Santa Lucia Highlands, Central Coast

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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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

Luli

Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir

Tim
9.5

Vin Rouge Wine Bar - Denver — 8 months ago

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 — 9 months ago

Bob, Scott@Mister and 5 others liked this

Liquid Farm

Vogelzang Vineyard Mourvedre Rosé 2019

Still our fave — 4 years ago

Eric, Shay and 25 others liked this

Mer Soleil

Silver Unoaked Santa Lucia Highlands Monterey Co. Chardonnay

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

Kendall-Jackson

Grand Reserve Santa Barbara County Chardonnay 2013

This is our favorite wine, light and crisp. It's the wine by which we judge all others. — 9 years ago

Tatomer

Vandenberg Riesling 2023

A solid Riesling. — 4 months ago

Scott@Mister and Ira liked this

Melville

Estate Santa Rita Hills Pinot Noir

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

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. — 7 months ago

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

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

Qupé

Bien Nacido Vineyard Hillside Estate Roussanne 2010

This is really good wine. #schmeckt-gut — 7 years ago

Jeffrey, Jim 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

Kosta Browne

Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir 2014

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

Stolpman Vineyards

Estate Grown Ballard Canyon Syrah 2015

Really rich, deep, dark fruit. — 10 months ago

Tom 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

Lieu Dit

Santa Ynez Valley Chenin Blanc

apricot, melon, mineral — 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

Neal liked this

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!