Santa Margherita

Au Bon Climat

Santa Barbara County Chardonnay 2022

Wow this is a great example of Santa Barbara Chardonnay. Some wood in the nose next to moderate tones of tropical fruit. In the mouth it has a slight salty tone. Paired beautifully with 60 months old Parmezan cheese. — 18 days ago

Peter, Shay and 4 others liked this

Ridge Vineyards

Estate Monte Bello Vineyard Chardonnay 2021

Unique profile on this Santa Cruz Chard. Opens to nutty and nuance and settles to citrus and refreshing. — 21 days ago

Marc, Andrew and 11 others liked this

Rhys Vineyards

Horseshoe Vineyard Pinot Noir 2011

Tamarind, tobacco, ripe red berry fruit, raspberry, cherry. Nice development, enjoy soon. — a month ago

Severn, Juan and 13 others liked this

Roar

Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir 2022

Delectable Wine
9.2

Medium in body, fresh and driven, the 2022 Pinot Noir (Santa Lucia Highlands) is pretty forward in its red-fruited profile, but it also possesses a core of stern, rocky minerality. An enticing air of highlands herbs and sweet lavender adds further intrigue. Juicy, sweet raspberry, clove and a kick of toasty French oak sweetness make the 2022 an inviting choice for drinking over the next several years. (Billy Norris, Vinous, August 2024)
— a month ago

Ceritas

Peter Martin Ray Vineyard Chardonnay 2017

Fresh with vibrant acidity lemon zest and floral — 5 days ago

Ron, LM and 3 others liked this
Norman Gennaro

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I’m liking these more with age.

Mount Eden Vineyards

Santa Cruz Mountains Cabernet Sauvignon 1978

Deep fruit. A touch of tang. Some tobacco and dried herbs. Iron and deep fruit. So young given its age. Quite intense. Soulful. Excellent — a month ago

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with BOT, Jean-Francois and 2 others
Jan, Jay and 8 others liked this

Rhys Vineyards

Horseshoe Vineyard Chardonnay 2013

Drinkable for sure, it had something going on that wasn’t on point. Couldn’t figure it out — a month ago

Ron liked this

Ridge Vineyards

Monte Bello Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2020

Yes, this is liquid luxury, on a pnp, young, and off vintage (fires). Can’t wait to try one with some years on it. — 21 days ago

Vanessa, Ira and 21 others liked this
Peter van den Besselaar

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I don’t think Ridge has off vintages
Ericsson

Ericsson

Right. Should have wrote “fires vintage.” I was explained the blind block selection process, and truly impressed.

Gaja

Pieve Santa Restituta Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 2010

Vintage 2010 | I consider Brunello di Montalcino to be the greatest Italian wine. This is a nice example. Powerful. — a month ago

Jan, Eric and 14 others liked this

Santa Margherita

Valdadige Pinot Grigio

Amazing. More fruity than other Grigio. But less acid than blanc. Ws favorite. — 2 months ago