San Antonio Valley, Central Coast

Stolpman Vineyards

La Cuadrilla Ballard Canyon Red Blend 2022

Timothy Eustis
9.0

Quite perky 2022. Not modern style, much more acidity than expected. Rich robust dark fruit. Tight tannins. Really nice. — 9 days ago

Jay, Tom and 1 other liked this

Alban Vineyards

Reva Alban Estate Vineyard Syrah 2008

En Mag. Candy wrapper nose and gentle tannin silky mouthfeel. No heat. Yum. — a month ago

Lyle, Scott@Mister and 6 others liked this

Jonata Winery

Todos Ballard Canyon Red Bordeaux Blend 2019

A blend of about 50% Syrah, rest Cab Sauv, Petit Verdot, Petite Sirah, Cab Franc, Sangiovese, Viognier & Merlot. Deep inky Ruby color with complex aromas of dark fruit, spice, almonds and wet earth. On the palate blackberry, currant and raspberry flavors, soft tannins on a long finish ending with leather, pepper, smoke and oak tones. Very Nice, a beauty. — 2 months ago

Jake, Tom and 3 others liked this

Presqu'ile Winery

Presqu'ile Vineyard Pinot Noir 2020

This has really come together; earthier than two years ago when I last tasted. I’d probably finish any in the next 3 years or so. — 2 days ago

Williams Selyem

Vista Verde Vineyard Pinot Noir 2022

Ruby color, purple edges, with pronounced aromas of red fruits, floral, herbs and complex spice. On the palate concentrated flavors of raspberry, ripe plum and black cherry with orange citrus, herbs, vanilla and oak, soft tannins on well balanced structure. Full body, rich long finish, ending with fruit, vanilla, floral, spice and oaky tones. Very Nice! Will age!
— a month ago

Juan, Tom and 2 others liked this

Lieu Dit

Santa Maria Valley Melon de Bourgogne 2023

From VintEdge Wine and Spirits. Honeydew, cantaloupe, salt, atmosphere. — 2 months ago

Severn liked this

Cambria Estate Winery

Julia's Vineyard Pinot Noir 2020

No whole bunch but nice spice and a salt flavour — 4 days ago

Talley Vineyards

Rosemary's Vineyard Pinot Noir 2022

Only had a small taste and was impressed how different and exciting it made me feel. — 14 days ago

Scott@Mister liked this

Belle Glos

Clark & Telephone Vineyard Pinot Noir 2023

Crafted by Joseph J. Wagner, 4th generation winemaker, with winemaking roots in the Napa Valley since 1906. Deep Ruby with red berry fruit aromas, tea and sweet spice notes. On the palate flavors of jammy blackberry and cherry with pronounced sweet vanilla oak, cacao and pepper spice notes. Soft tannins and bright acidity, well balanced, with mineral tones on a long finish ending with toasty spice! Nice! — 2 months ago

Rob, Jonathan and 3 others liked this

Cambria Estate Winery

Katherine's Vineyard Chardonnay

2022 vintage purchased and drunk February 2025. Excellent value at $17. The light oak is well integrated. — 2 months ago