Santa Lucia Highlands, Central Coast

Au Bon Climat

Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir 2023

Classic Pinot with strawberries and cherry aromas. Medium tannins and medium acidity. A good value even on a restaurant menu. Nice with food. Will get again. — a month ago

A Tribute to Grace Wines

Santa Barbara Highlands Rosé of Grenache 2023

floral, strawberry, lovely viscosity, long finish. — 3 months ago

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Mer Soleil

Reserve Santa Lucia Highlands Chardonnay 2022

Taking its name from the sea and sun – the two forces of nature that shape its character. Pale lemon, aromas of Stone and tropical fruits, with floral and sweet spice notes. On the palate flavors of apple, peach & apricot with lemon zest and toasty vanilla notes. Smooth long finish, well balanced, nice acidity, ending with fruit, vanilla oak and mineral character. Sip’s well now. Pair this with some fresh tuna! — 4 months ago

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Kosta Browne

Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir 2014

Tasting really good right now. Less sweet than a non single vintage — 5 months 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. — 6 months ago

Tom, Bob and 21 others liked this
Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

Sounds crazy, given the pricing, but underrated stuff.

Belle Glos

Clark & Telephone Vineyard Pinot Noir 2023

Simply delectable. Such a full flavor and on the dry end for a Pinot noir. My wife and I loved — 2 months ago

Patz & Hall

Pisoni Vineyard Pinot Noir 2019

I found a description of this wine archived that included aromas and flavors reminiscent of red raspberry jam, charred meats, and white pepper. Pretty accurate and nice clarity throughout the mineral driven palate. — 3 months ago

Shay liked this

Belle Glos

Las Alturas Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021

This is amazing we have had this several times always amazing! — 4 months ago

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Tatomer

Vandenberg Riesling 2023

A solid Riesling. — 4 months ago

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Melville

Estate Santa Rita Hills Pinot Noir

Light nose and light body. Nothing special but fine for a fish dinner. — 4 months ago

Cambria Estate Winery

Katherine's Vineyard Chardonnay

2022 vintage purchased and drunk February 2025. Excellent value at $17. The light oak is well integrated. — 6 months ago

Herman Story

Casual Encounters Syrah Blend 2019

In mag and drinking well, could go several years more. Everyone loved it. — 7 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.

Lieu Dit

Santa Maria Valley Melon de Bourgogne 2021

Blanc de Mer release. New wine. Like Melon Bourgogne with a bit more depth and bite. — 3 months ago

Tom and Adriana liked this

Lieu Dit

Santa Ynez Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2022

Clean, crisp, very drinkable. — 3 months ago

Joe, Tom and 2 others liked this

A Tribute to Grace Wines

Santa Barbara County Grenache 2023

cinnamon, cinnamon hot candies, floral- the burgundy color iris aroma. Then earthy. dried red cherry. — 3 months ago

Ira and Shay liked this

Stolpman Vineyards

La Cuadrilla Ballard Canyon Red Blend 2022

Timothy Eustis
9.0

Quite perky 2022. Not modern style, much more acidity than expected. Rich robust dark fruit. Tight tannins. Really nice. — 4 months ago

Jay, Tom and 1 other liked this

A Tribute to Grace Wines

Santa Barbara Highlands Grenache 2018

Jeremy Shanker
9.3

Delicious Grenache. Fonsalette lite — 5 months ago

Pooneet, Tom and 2 others liked this

Sandhi Wines

Santa Barbara County Chardonnay

Light gold, citrus notes are strong and the finish is pleasant — 5 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! — 7 months ago

Andrew, Vanessa and 3 others liked this