San Benito County, Central Coast

Tensley

Colson Canyon Vineyard Syrah 2011

This was our 3L for the Christmas party - excellent Syrah, incredibly long tail to it, a little sparkly up front. Was a hit with the guests but I thought fell just short of the Adelaida last year — 5 months ago

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A Tribute to Grace Wines

Santa Barbara Highlands Grenache 2020

375. Feminine. Nice length. Good purity. Has a candied/confectionary note that’s surprisingly pleasant. Fruit forward and pretty. Best at cellar temp. // Edit: paired this with roasted beets and fancy balsamic and GOTTDAMN — 6 months ago

Jenks, Jose and 8 others liked this

Tatomer

Vandenberg Riesling 2013

Held up well, ready to drink — 3 years ago

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Estancia

Monterey County Pinot Noir 2017

Wow! Great Pinot for the price! — 4 years ago

Bridlewood Estate Winery

Monterey County Pinot Noir 2016

Really liked it. Great notes of vanilla and caramel in an affordable wine. — 5 years ago

J. Brix

Cobolorum Petillant Naturel Riesling 2016

20 March 2018. Flatiron Wines, New York, NY. — 6 years ago

Francis Ford Coppola Winery

Sofia Blanc de Blancs Monterey County Pinot Blanc Blend 2015

Floral and delicious. A nice ode to the big man's daughter. — 7 years ago

Dirty & Rowdy

Especial Santa Barbara Highlands Vineyard Mourvèdre 2013

Collin-Peter Casey
10

Yes, he's our reverend, but also makes damned good wines. This is delicious. — 10 years ago

Anthony, John and 4 others liked this

Jaffurs Wine Cellars

Santa Barbara County Syrah

Found this in New Mexico. If there is a central coast wine that represents the region this would be it. Of course this does not disqualify all the great Pinot produced in Santa Barbara. Truly a treat. — 5 months ago

Stolpman Vineyards

Para Maria de los Tecolotes Santa Barbara County Red Blend 2021

Plum, smoky, hint of tobacco, smooth and creamy texture, pairs well with red sauce pasta. — 7 months ago

Herman Story

Casual Encounters Syrah Blend 2017

Full bodied, flamboyant and very enjoyable. There’s a perfumed nose and a richness of flavours and an impressive silkiness and weight. Black cherry, marzipan, wet rock, sweet liquorice, potpourri, nutmeg. — 9 months ago

Ericsson, Andrew and 1 other liked this

Fess Parker

The Big Easy Santa Barbara County Syrah Blend

John W
9.2

Deep ruby coloration. On the nose, plum, black currant, black olives, cedar. On the palate, black currant, cherry, raspberry, pepper, earth, oak and vanilla. Full bodied, rich mouthfeel, medium finish. — 4 years ago

Line Shack Winery

San Antonio Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Deep purple colors in the glass. Heavy cab with blueberry, vanilla, and tasting notes of earth. Very yummy cab and went perfectly with pot roast. — 4 years ago

Carmel Road

Monterey County Pinot Noir 2015

Smooth, full bodied wine. — 7 years ago

Kendall-Jackson

Grand Reserve Santa Barbara County Chardonnay 2013

This is our favorite wine, light and crisp. It's the wine by which we judge all others. — 8 years ago

Ballast Point Brewing Company

Sculpin India Pale Ale

Great balance and when fresh bursting with "west coast" hop flavor. — 9 years ago

Dirty & Rowdy

Santa Barbara Highlands Vineyard Mourvedre 2013

Soul wine! — 10 years ago

Mark, Eric and 1 other liked this
Hardy Wallace

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Aww yeah! Thank you sir!!!!!!!
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Dude! Matt Olsen and I are enjoying this together. This shit is legit, super proud of you!

Sea Smoke

Southing Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir 2015

It’s been a long time since I’ve had a Sea Smoke and for good reason. Well made for sure just too over the top for me now — 6 months ago

Ira, Billy and 1 other liked this

A Tribute to Grace Wines

Santa Barbara County Grenache 2021

Good color. Cherry jolly rancher. Oak brown sugar. — 7 months ago

Shay, Daron and 1 other liked this

Tyler

Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir

Serious contender for new weekday Pinot — 3 years ago

Shay, Ron and 5 others liked this
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Textured, balanced, great pricing. Wots not to like here…

Poppy

Monterey County Pinot Noir 2016

Bright currant on the nose that leads to a surprisingly lush feel on the palate for its price. As it opens it continues to soften and gracefully fall back in its place with an even and satisfying finish. — 4 years ago

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Tenshen

Santa Barbara County Red Blend 2016

Pleasant, very drinkable in relation to all the French Bordeaux we have been drinking tonight — 5 years ago

Etude

Lyric Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir 2014

Ron R
8.9

Bright and breezy with good acidity and structure. Sweet on the palette with no sharp edges. Lots of cola and cinnamon. I consider this a step up from the Etude regular pinot. — 8 years ago

Paul, Joe and 2 others liked this
Joe Lucca

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@Ron R , I have always passed on this; looks like the central coast version is topping Carneros in your opinion. Will need to try it!
Ron R

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@Joe Lucca dude, this is a $16 wine. Fill yer boots 😃

J. Lohr

Falcon's Perch Monterey County Pinot Noir 2012

Best price at costco — 10 years ago

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