Santa Helena

Morgan

Twelve Clones Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir 2023

medium range dark fruits, light tannins, color ruby...still a fan. — 3 months ago

Dave, Paul and 4 others liked this

Gaja

Pieve Santa Restituta Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 2021

2021 vintage. Medium body. Nice but a tad pricey for what's being delivered currently. 7.22.26. — 4 months ago

Joel, Paul and 9 others liked this

Belle Glos

Las Alturas Vineyard Pinot Noir 2019

Big ol’ Pinot… if by name only

Heavy body….. deep ruby color.
Musty, earthy nose
Powerful Friit - maybe black cherry
A touch earth / bitter lingers. A touch of oak.
Zin / Cab vibes
Nice glass of wine…
(Remedy 21)
With Sue and Riley
— 6 months ago

Dave and Ted liked this

Sandhi Wines

Santa Barbara County Chardonnay 2021

Another good bottle of this $25 favorite — a year ago

Sarah Bignami
with Sarah
Tom, Vin and 3 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. — 5 years ago

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 — 8 years ago

Ridge Vineyards

Estate Monte Bello Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot Blend 2009

Michael Meagher MS
9.5

Like seeing an old friend. First winery I ever visited (I was 5), and is always one of my favorite places to visit. Wines are better than ever and Paul Draper is simply a legend. — 11 years ago

Charles liked this

Liquid Farm

Vogelzang Vineyard Mourvedre Rosé 2025

Really nice, good fruit and acidity. Strawberries, herbal quality, other good fruits. — 3 months ago

Raul and Tom liked this

Pisoni Vineyards

Estate Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir 2011

This one always outperforms expectations. Was told it’s “fire” by GenZ — 4 months ago

Paul, Dave and 4 others liked this

Au Bon Climat

Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir

Amy
9.0

master the world — loved!! — 5 months ago

Sans Liege

The Offering Syrah Blend 2023

Clean. Interesting. — 7 months ago

Hall Wines

Jack's Masterpiece Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Special name, special occasion. Love ‘12 CA Cabs and this one especially. Surreal power for age 14. Still dense fruit, good balance but still more tilt and less finesse. Maybe better in 3-5 years but shows the heft of a well made Napa Cab. — 9 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

Ceritas

Peter Martin Ray Vineyard Chardonnay 2018

Can’t get enough of these chards. Just behind the Zephyr for me. — 6 years ago

Paul, Jonathan and 8 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. — 11 years ago

Mount Eden Vineyards

Santa Cruz Mountains Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

Zach D
9.1

Pours a purple hue with some fading at the rim; aromas of black and red fruit; raspberry, blackberry, some dark cherry, and cassis; palate with good acidity, congruent with the nose; there is a bit of vanilla clove baking spice oak on the palate. Alcohol is moderate at 13.5; I like the wine, and I don’t drink a whole lot of American wines. The oak influence should be more delicate in my opinion, as the fruit is pretty elegant. It overwhelms a bit, and holds it back. I have doubts that this aspect will improve with bottle age, but I have another couple bottles and will leave in the cellar as an experiment. — 3 months ago

Dave, Joel and 5 others liked this
Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego Premium Badge

@Zach D Cautiously optimistic that overt oak will completely fade into the background in 7-8 years and the wine will truly blossom.

Stolpman Vineyards

Estate Grown Ballard Canyon Syrah

2023 vintage. Banging, as usual, for the price and goes far beyond. 6.24.26. — 5 months ago

Shay, Austin and 10 others liked this
Norman

Norman Premium Badge

I like these guys but the fell off my radar.

Mount Eden Vineyards

Santa Cruz Mountains Chardonnay 2018

Golden color. Green apple and vanilla (light oak) on the palate. Age worthy. April 2026. — 7 months ago

Rivers-Marie

Panek Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2023

2023 vintage. Rich and opulent. Medium-heavy body. The wine equivalent of a cup of hot cocoa. 3.20.26. — 8 months ago

Doug, David and 3 others liked this

Revana Family Vineyard

St. Helena Cabernet Sauvignon

LL gift - my fave so far- plumby full- decanted for 2 hours- drank 3/4 of bottle@no@hangover! New Years Eve treat — 6 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

Hahn Winery

SLH Santa Lucia Highlands Estate Grown Pinot Noir 2013

Served it with parmesan, kale, and black pepper pasta. Lovely! — 11 years ago

Bressler

St. Helena Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

With Heaney Dow n Rosen — 13 years ago