Sipping Fine Wine

9.2

My last bottle! From a hillside vineyard on an eastern slope on the second ridge from the Pacific Ocean. Deep Ruby with subtle aromas of red fruits and peppery spices, aging softened the aromas a bit. The palate shows raspberry and cherry with flavorful spices. Vivid acidity with super soft tannins with an earthy feel. Lingering finish with ripe oaky notes, minerality and earthy tones. Aged well, drink now! Very nice! — 7 years ago

Perrine M Ryan

10

An absolute dream. It smells like it wants to go to a campfire. — 7 years ago

Karen Skertich

8.9

Very nice, relaxing drinking wine. No food required! — 8 years ago

Sam Zimman

9.2

Delightful clementine peel turmeric tonic. Master cleanse. Jumping in the ocean then taking a warm shower. Nom nom — 8 years ago

Peter Harper

9.1

2012 This seems to be at its best. Light well balance but short finish. — 9 years ago

Justin Crow

Cellar Door Manager Montalto

9.4

Bright aromas of sour red cherries, rhubarb, earthy spice and some savorury/stalky herbal qualities. Both and weight both immaculate. Supple, fluid, intense and great length. Drinking well now with develop just stating to peek through the primary fruits. Still has time. — 10 years ago

Ira Schwartz

9.4

Insane aromatics of honey and seashells. With my first taste I looked around for a lifeguard as I felt I might be drowning given the level of salinity that filled my mouth. Despite the strong ocean influence the perfect amount of sweetness sneaks in and combines with the acid allowing the wine to surf my mouth on an endless wave of flavor. — 10 years ago

Martin Redmond

8.9

Pale yellow color with appealing green apple, lime, cantaloupe, ocean breeze aromas complemented by hints of tropical fruit and orange blossom. On the palate, it approaches medium bodied, and persistent with crackling acidity, and a wonderful texture. It shows green apple, lime a bit of stone fruit and a bit of melon flavors with a giving finish. 2014 Vintage — 11 years ago

Kevin Neely

8.9

Aavery nice everyday wine at this price point. Fruity, not particularly complex. Bright fruit, mostly sour cherry and cranberry, but with an overriding sweetness, so no puckering. — 11 years ago

Chad Hinds

9.9

Umami ocean debris laser beams / 2012 — 12 years ago

Nick Murrieta

9.0

I’m lost in the majestic waves of the Albariño. An enthusiastic aroma of ocean air. Flowery Citrus on the front. Slight sourness on the edges as well and it’s pleasant. Maybe sour peaches. And the a crisp finish 👌🏼 — 7 years ago

Jade Erickson

9.0

Slightly buttery. Silky finish. — 7 years ago

Lars Miller

9.4

Peachy nose and quite fruity nose opening up to apricot and lemon notes. More lemon and peach than others, which usually have pineapple or pear. Delish! — 7 years ago

Devin Bostick

9.0

Wood clam some light jam ocean — 8 years ago

Lee Pitofsky

9.3

Creamy and vibrant with notes of caramel, saltwater taffy, apple and melon — 9 years ago

Nico J. Snyman

9.5

Mr. Aylward, you've outdone yourself, keep up the fantastic work. — 10 years ago

Mirna Mohanraj

9.5

Greg Linn! Third Pinot with Meera and Mythri — 10 years ago

Ira Schwartz

9.4

Immediately you are bombarded with scents of lime and ocean air. Wave after wave of salt water coated fruit caress every inch of your mouth. Reminds me of the flavor you get when sucking on the walking legs of a lobster. Incredible balance which allows this wine to have an endless finish — 11 years ago

Steve The Wine Guy

Cellarbrations at Cottesloe Western Australia, Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW)

10

Beautiful tropical nose with clear hints of vanillin oak. This has serious presence on the pallet and the texture shows serious restraint that really pays off, it is so supple and perfectly delicate and fresh. Touch of granite minerality. WOW!
Seriously outstanding. — 11 years ago

Erich Broksas

Early Mountain Vineyards

8.9

Was Solomon Pico the legendary Zorro? Interesting that this vineyard is the closest Santa Maria to the Pacific Ocean — 12 years ago

LM Segal

9.3

Just singing. And the song is “What SB, Will be...” Doris Day would’ve loved this. — 7 years ago

Davenport Edwards

9.1

Just fine — 7 years ago

Frank Kuo

9.2

Color of inky bubbly purple, with some ruby note. Nose of some oak, fresh grapes, spice, a bit cherry, quite average. Taste of raisin, fermented cabbage, oak, grape skins, a bit zest, and almost nonexistent tannins. Aftertaste of some more grape skins, a bit cocoa, and a bit earthy, definitely not a bold powerful Syrah. — 8 years ago

Bobbi Kipperman

9.0

A tad sweet but very enjoyable! Portland with Jesse and Kurt. — 9 years ago

Sarah Wood

10

Really smooth. Not overly spicy but you can taste the flavors of caramel and vanilla. Rich aroma — 10 years ago

Daniel Ighani

9.2

Smoke, clean, ocean, pepper — 10 years ago

eben klemm

8.9

Jolie Laide Trousseau Gris tastes just like the song Yves put into Rebelle's playlist that we are hearing right now: The Band's The Weight. — 11 years ago

with Yves

Scott Wren

9.5

An all time fav. Vines grow up to the cliff overlooking the ocean. Can taste the shist and salt. Delicate ethereal wine. Maybe a muscadet? — 11 years ago

Justin Hansohn

9.0

Simple ocean air and some honey. How could I possibly ask for more? — 11 years ago

Molly Brooks

9.0

Redcurrant, lush cherry, soft worn leather, ocean breeze, bitter orange, clove. Almost reminiscent of Amaro. Sip, savor, contemplate a moment, repeat. Needs time, though — 11 years ago