Santa Barbara Highlands Vineyard

Belle Glos

Las Alturas Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir 2020

From a 5 liter bottle at Smith & Wollensky for WINE WEEK. What a deal and fun Friday afternoon

This wine had very good bright fruit flavors. Minimum tannins. A touch of acidity that was needed to keep it from being too juicy.

Ultimately quite enjoyable.
— 2 months ago

Tom, Ethan and 2 others liked this

Au Bon Climat

Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir 2006

Took a bit of time for the funk to blow off but once it did it was drinking nicely. Not much life left though, but amazing a California Pinot could last this long. — 3 months ago

Paul, Shay and 5 others liked this

Au Bon Climat

Santa Barbara County Chardonnay 2023

If only this was available for a few € less it would be a perfect house chard for me. Very solid. — 3 months ago

Ron and Andrew liked this

Tatomer

Meeresboden Vineyard Grüner Veltliner 2023

2023 vintage. Wanted the intensity of previous vintages tasted but wasn't getting it on the back palate. Still, would hit this if encountering in the wild. 01.29.25. — 5 months ago

Ted, Daniel and 8 others liked this

Stolpman Vineyards

Para Maria de los Tecolotes Santa Barbara County Red Blend

This 2022 Syrah petit Verdot blend is a very easy drinking wine. Has som finesse and subtleties. Cooling finish refreshing palate. — 5 months ago

Pisoni Vineyards

Estate Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir 2017

Thanksgiving 🦃Wines & Champagne 🍾 Cheers👍🏻👏🏻
— 7 months ago

Joseph, Tom and 7 others liked this

Morgan

Highland Santa Lucia Highlands Chardonnay 2022

Pale lemon color with aromas of stone and citrus fruits and nutty floral notes, 50% fruit from certified organic Double L estate, with the balance from McIntyre and Tondré vineyards. On the palate flavors of apple, pear, lemon citrus zest and melon, complex with mineral tones and soft and a bit creamy adding sweet spice. The wine was fresh and vibrant with crisp acidity, well balanced on a long finish ending with fruit and mineral character. Nice! — 2 months ago

Tom, Andrew and 1 other liked this

Kosta Browne

Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir 2014

Tasting really good right now. Less sweet than a non single vintage — 3 months ago

Tensley

Santa Barbara County Syrah 2022

A great representation of an extremely approachable Syrah from Santa Barbara county. Medium-to-full-bodied, rounded and elegant, all red fruits on the nose concours to the palate from beginning to the very end. Medium tannins, some spices and wet woods are easily noticed. It’s a cork and pour, ready to go Syrah. Delicious! — 4 months ago

Andrew, Vanessa and 3 others liked this

Herman Story

Casual Encounters Syrah Blend 2019

In mag and drinking well, could go several years more. Everyone loved it. — 5 months ago

Eric, Joseph and 14 others liked this
Joseph Barsky

Joseph Barsky

@Eric Urbani Thank you for updating. Love Russell’s work.
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@Joseph Barsky Me too and great guy to boot. Joined the mag club and glad I did, they have been aging so well.

Luli

Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir

Tim
9.5

Vin Rouge Wine Bar - Denver — 6 months ago

Margerum

M5 Santa Barbara County Red Rhone Blend 2022

Visited this winery and found this nice value 5 grape blend. Mostly grenache, syrah, mourvedre, and tad of cinsault and counoise. The wine offers a slight acidity with ample red berry and moderate tannins. After a much needed 30 min decant the wine will open up and expose the finish. Very drinkable. Makes for a great food pairing wine. — 7 months ago

Shay liked this

Tensley

Colson Canyon Vineyard Syrah 2005

Big, rich and ripe blue and black fruit aromas and flavors, great balance, usually Joey’s richest Syrah in every vintage, long, lingering finish, should easily last 5-10 additional years, yummy! — 3 months ago

Jim Powers
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Tom, Shay and 10 others liked this
Doug Powers

Doug Powers

Crazy thing I just realized when taking the bottle to my recycle bin is this was 15.6% ABV — there was no real heat, just immense ripe, rich heat?!?! Amazing!!
Doug Powers

Doug Powers

*fruit, NOT *heat, near the end.

Sandhi Wines

Santa Barbara County Chardonnay

Light gold, citrus notes are strong and the finish is pleasant — 3 months ago

Herman Story

White Hawk Vineyard Syrah 2022

This is a layered narrative of dark fruits, a dash of black pepper, and that unmistakable hint of smoky earth. And undeniably funky. It’s not just about boldness; it’s about a refined grit, a raw elegance that speaks of rugged vineyards and uncompromising craftsmanship. — 4 months ago

Ted, Andrew and 4 others liked this

Roar

Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir 2017

Very nice and smooth start to finish. Dark fruits mainly and fully integrated. Last bottle of 2017 — 5 months ago

Piedrasassi

PS Santa Barbara County Syrah 2021

MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET
8.9

Dill and green peppercorns on the nose. = green and stemmy. Still yummy and very Syrah. — 5 months ago

Ira, Doug and 1 other liked this

Fess Parker

The Big Easy Santa Barbara County Syrah Blend 2020

This is very nice. Velvety mouthfeel, a lot of fruit, berry jam, some herbs and pepper, not much tannin. I’d definitely buy again. This is a crowd pleaser bigger red. — 7 months ago

LM, Tom and 2 others liked this

Jaffurs Wine Cellars

Santa Barbara County Syrah 2021

John Howard
9.2

See Delectable 2018 review. Excellent. — 9 months ago

Tom, "Odedi" and 10 others liked this