Santa Clara County, Central Coast

Cambria Estate Winery

Katherine's Vineyard Chardonnay

2022 vintage purchased and drunk February 2025. Excellent value at $17. The light oak is well integrated. — 4 months ago

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

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Stolpman Vineyards

Estate Grown Ballard Canyon Syrah 2015

Really rich, deep, dark fruit. — 8 months ago

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Carmel Road

Monterey County Pinot Noir

Lo tomamos con la Titi en Muzarella en la Pinero cuando visitábamos Puerto Rico el 28 de Agosto — 10 months ago

Estancia

Monterey County Pinot Noir 2015

Really enjoyable Pinot! — 5 years ago

Robert Mondavi Winery

Private Selection Aged in Bourbon Barrels Monterey County Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Balanced but fruit is front and center through to the finish with a soft velvety tongue. The bourbon barrels come through with a deliciously harmonious, and unique surprise. — 6 years ago

Hahn Winery

SLH Santa Lucia Highlands Estate Grown Pinot Noir 2013

Served it with parmesan, kale, and black pepper pasta. Lovely! — 10 years ago

Jonata Winery

La Sangre de Jonata Ballard Canyon Syrah 2015

Even better than the crazy-good 2007, the 2015 La Sangre de Jonata is sheer perfection in a glass and up with the finest Syrahs ever made in California! Checking in as a blend of 97% Syrah and 3% Viognier, aged in barrel, its saturated purple color is followed by out of this world aromatics black raspberries, smoked earth, graphite, game, violets and freshly crushed rock-like minerality. — 4 months ago

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Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

Sounds crazy, given the pricing, but underrated stuff.

Roar

Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir 2017

Very nice and smooth start to finish. Dark fruits mainly and fully integrated. Last bottle of 2017 — 6 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. — 6 months ago

Ira, Doug and 1 other liked this

Au Bon Climat

La Bauge Au-Dessus Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir 2019

Quite light ruby , with a wide ruby garnet rim. Quite sweet red fruit at first with some raspberry , strawberry and red cherry notes , dried flowers as well , rose , violet and an earthy note . Quite elegant and precise . On the palate this is again elegant and restrained , very pretty red fruits , juicy but still fresh acidity . Light tannins balanced alcohol . Cherry , raspberry and wild strawberry . Herbal tinged , slightly earthy finish . Drinking very well now and will continue to do so over the next 3-5 years or so — 7 months ago

Bob, Scott@Mister and 5 others liked this

Lieu Dit

Santa Ynez Valley Cabernet Franc 2022

Flat out delicious — 9 months ago

Tom liked this

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 — 2 years ago

Ira, Billy and 1 other liked this

Morgan

Twelve Clones Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir 2018

Astringent and dark on the nose when fresh from bottle. Plum and cherry and pepper on the palate. As it mellows, oak flavors mellow and flavor gets more complicated. A little acid to Leah. — 3 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. — 6 years ago

Seaglass Wine

Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir 2015

Licorice and Zinnia on the nose and first taste. Cola and Cranberry, yes I agree! Mulberry and honeysuckle. Very nice sipper. Pink Noir, sure... kinda heavy. Pulled pork extremely a great pair!!! — 8 years ago

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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! — 5 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

La Marea

Kristy Vineyard Albariño 2015

JKT
9.1

Surprise. Wilson Mabel paella dinner and didn’t realize this was CA Alberino! Nose of white flowers laced with minerals lemons. Firm acidic palate with biting finish. 580 cases total! Brand and Family produced it. — 9 months ago

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Liquid Farm

Vogelzang Vineyard Mourvedre Rosé 2021

Nectarine, apricot, pomegranate. — 2 years ago

Vanessa, Severn and 5 others liked this

Sans Liege

The Offering Syrah Blend

This is just a fabulous blend! Let it open up & it gets even better. — 5 years ago

Mer Soleil

Silver Unoaked Santa Lucia Highlands Monterey Co. Chardonnay

Bright and citrusy. Would drink again. — 5 years ago

Dirty & Rowdy

Santa Barbara Highlands Vineyard Mourvedre 2013

Soul wine! — 11 years ago

Mark, Eric and 1 other liked this
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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!