Santa Alba

G.D. Vajra

Barbera d'Alba 2024

Mo
9.0

More in alignment with WS review: “Cherry, raspberry, violet and mineral aromas and flavors mark this perfumed red. Racy and elegant, with defining acidity. Persistent finish. Drink now through 2028. 3,300 cases made, 1,000 cases imported.” — Bruce Sanderson… Versus WE: “Like a garden at twilight, this Barbera lifts with violets and lavender before diving into a pool of plums and boysenberries, kissed by fresh herbs. The palate mirrors this purple-fruited dance with juicy precision. Give it a slight chill and watch it become the life of the party.” — Jeff Porter. — 4 months ago

Ridge Vineyards

Estate Monte Bello Vineyard Chardonnay 2023

Bought at Pine Orchard 11/25 $70 after tasting at Ridge in 10/25. Less expensive here. The 2023 is rated at 100 pts. Absolutely delicious. Floral aromas, lightly crisp, subtle oak, smooth finish. — 5 months ago

Kathryn Kennedy

Santa Cruz Mountains Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Deep ruby color. Aromas of blueberry, leather and eucalyptus. Solid wine! Flavors of cherry, raspberry, cedar and pencil lead. Great vintage!

🏅94+ points - Wine Spectrum Rating
— 6 months ago

Dave, Ed and 7 others liked this

Rhys Vineyards

Horseshoe Vineyard Chardonnay 2013

J Choi
9.5

Initially thought cork fail. Capsule protruding. Wine residue. Surprised. great — 6 months ago

Pisoni Vineyards

Estate Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir 2022

Fantastic !!! One word describes it all — 9 months ago

"Odedi", Dave and 5 others liked this

Hahn Winery

SLH Santa Lucia Highlands Estate Grown Pinot Noir 2021

Medium ruby color. Aromas of cherry, cranberry and hints of red licorice. Cherry and cola on the palate, with a black tea finish. Paired nicely with pulled pork sandwiches.

🏅91 Points - Wine Spectator
— 10 months ago

Dave, Doug and 9 others liked this
Dave

Dave

I think Hahn's "special" productions deserve some love.

Liquid Farm

Vogelzang Vineyard Mourvedre Rosé 2019

Still our fave — 5 years ago

Eric, Shay and 25 others liked this

Sea Smoke

Southing Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir 2011

Delicious. Huge cherry fruit & long finish. Wonderful treat. . — 7 years ago

Santa Cristina (Marchesi Antinori)

Toscana Red Blend 2008

2008 delightful and easy to drink. — 10 years ago

Rhys Vineyards

Alpine Vineyard Pinot Noir 2013

#AgedWineTuesday

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish/ brick rim.

Complex on the nose, and medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate and soft.

Showing cherries, plums, currants, light oak, tobacco leaf, herbs, black pepper, chocolates, light vegetables, Indian spices, licorice and black tea.

Long finish with soft tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is a delicious 13 year old Pinot Noir from Santa Cruz Mountains in California. Drinking beautifully now, elegant and fruit forward. Nicely balanced and soft. Complex with a nice mouthfeel.

This Single Vineyard Pinot Noir, from the great 2013 vintage, is drinking at its peak now, and will continue to drink nicely in the next few years.

A good sipping wine that will pair nicely with food too. Loved the low alcohol level too.

12.8% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$80.
— 4 months ago

Jose, Shay and 17 others liked this

Ridge Vineyards

Estate Monte Bello Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot Blend 2018

Excellent cab! Always great from Ridge, this one is full bodied, nicely aged (still has room to age more, but wonderful right now!, wish i had a couple more) — 5 months ago

Cambria Estate Winery

Julia's Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021

This 21 was better than expected. Was gifted to me and went perfectly with some casual carry out Chinese appetizers. Soft and spicy with gorgeous fruits not too tart and not flabby. — 6 months ago

Giacomo Conterno

Cascina Francia Barbera d'Alba 2022

What a beautiful wine! — 7 months ago

Joe and "Odedi" liked this

Ceritas

Peter Martin Ray Vineyard Chardonnay 2016

Decent but could use a little more oomph — 9 months ago

Tom, Pooneet and 5 others liked this

Kosta Browne

Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir 2019

Delicious but not quite as good as it used to be. Lots of cherry. — 4 years ago

Stolpman Vineyards

"Love You Bunches" Carbonic Sangiovese

Wow. One of the most interesting Sangiovese that I have had. Nice under carbonic that brings out notes of rhubarb tart. Great with grilled vegetables in the summer. — 7 years ago

Melville

Estate Santa Rita Hills Pinot Noir

Probably my fave Pinot for the price so far. Very drinkable, not too fruity. — 8 years ago

Lieu Dit

Santa Maria Valley Melon de Bourgogne 2014

Stoked bout the new vintage of Lieu Dit Melons ! — 11 years ago

Stephen RosemireJared HeberEric Railsback
with Stephen, Jared and 2 others
Anthony, Ken and 13 others liked this
Stephen Rosemire

Stephen Rosemire Influencer Badge

14 killin it
9.4
John Skupny - Lang & Reed Wine Company

John Skupny - Lang & Reed Wine Company Influencer Badge

I loved the 13 - send some forth!
Stephanie Cleere

Stephanie Cleere

@Eric Railsback still haven't gotten mine...Any left?

A Tribute to Grace Wines

Santa Barbara County Grenache 2024

Ted
9.1

Herbs, cinnamon and hints of incense. Light color. Pretty damn good. — 4 months ago

Jeni
with Jeni
Shay, Scott@Mister and 11 others liked this

Belle Glos

Clark & Telephone Vineyard Pinot Noir

My FAVORITE. I have no helpful review. I just know what I like. — 4 months ago

A Tribute to Grace Wines

Santa Barbara Highlands Rosé of Grenache 2024

Santa Barbara highlands radiance in a glass! Yo, I'll pretend I'm rolling through da Wine Ghetto! — 6 months ago

Paul, Dave and 1 other liked this
Paul T, Missing My Beautiful Wife 24/7

Paul T, Missing My Beautiful Wife 24/7

2022 Albert Mann Pinot Gris "Furstentum Vieilles Vignes" Grand Cru Alsace
Bought a couple of these to try out along with s couple more of the other ones
Tegan Marriott

Tegan Marriott

Albert Mann a reputable producer. He's on my wishlist for the future. Post your thoughts on those after.
Paul T, Missing My Beautiful Wife 24/7

Paul T, Missing My Beautiful Wife 24/7

Flat Iron has some bottles

Sandhi Wines

Santa Barbara County Chardonnay 2021

Another good bottle of this $25 favorite — 8 months ago

Sarah Bignami
with Sarah
Tom, Vin and 3 others liked this

Morgan

Twelve Clones Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir 2019

We had the 2019 Vintage on 7/26-27/25. Nice bouquet and palate of black cherry, strawberry and cardomom. Beautiful mouthfeel. New World. Would easily buy more. Classic tastes and aromas of SLH. — 10 months ago

Arnot-Roberts

Trout Gulch Vineyard Chardonnay

2018 Vintage - reductive style - lees style - baked apple, medium plus acidity — 4 years ago

Adam, Ira and 11 others liked this

Mer Soleil

Silver Unoaked Santa Lucia Highlands Monterey Co. Chardonnay

Bright and citrusy. Would drink again. — 6 years ago

Mer Soleil

Reserve Santa Lucia Highlands Chardonnay

Delicious with smoke salmon — 7 years ago

Pio Cesare

Barbera d'Alba 2010

Grande Pio!
Molto buono, piacevole per accompagnare ogni tipo di carne
— 11 years ago

Vietti

Tre Vigne Barbera d'Alba 2010

Beau Carufel
9.0

Hard to beat Vietti's Barberas. — 13 years ago

W

W Influencer Badge

One of the best!