Chris B.

9.4

We snagged a bottle after a terrific tasting in Los Olivos and now I wish we grabbed two. This was just a great wine from a great vintage for the Santa Ynez Valley - an undercurrent of cooked meat ran throughout the sumptuous dark berry taste. Rounded out with espresso, spice, butterscotch sauce and perfectly calibrated tannins. — 5 years ago

Jeff Orlowski

9.0

Pepper and vanilla on nose. Peppercorns, leather, black cherry, chocolate on palate. Nice smooth finish. Kaena is a must stop for me in Los Olivos. — 6 years ago

with Michael and Joe

Brad Carr

9.7

Bought the 2013 vintage at tasting room in Los Olivos. Pricey for a Pinot but delicious — 7 years ago

Richard Lewis

9.3

Melon, strawberries, acid on the finish. Very nice rosé of Sangiovese and Barbera. — 8 years ago

with Lynne

Melissa anderson

9.2

Rich, round fruit and a nice dry finish. Los Olivos Wine Merchant Cafe — 9 years ago

Gretchen Rogers

9.4

Long stoney slate nose. Light floral. Layers upon layers of stone and river rock on the pallet. Unending and long finish. Relishing this one at Mattie's Tavern in Los Olivos. The food is outrageous. Grilled Avocado, ponzu, wasabi. Done. — 10 years ago

John Kemper

8.9

While visiting the Qupé tasting room in Los Olivos, they poured the medium-ruby '11 Sawyer Lindquist Vineyard Pinot Noir. A funky earthy nose intermixed with floral and savory herb notes. Subtle and elegant palate of cranberry and cherry flavors. Hints of neutral oak on the aftertaste. — 10 years ago

Winery Explorers

9.0

Happy Friday! This one's getting us in the mood for our upcoming trip to Los Olivos. — 11 years ago

Wendy Dixon

9.9

Delicious !!!!!! Shared by Bob Moore from Epiphany wineries Los Olivos — 11 years ago

Chas Worley

9.5

Wow... What a fantastic, delicious wine. Pasta...yes, cheese and grapes.....yes! This should easily be rated in the mid 90's. this will be a staple for a long time. Los Olivos best kept secret! — 12 years ago

"Odedi"

9.0

Time for my #FridayCabernetfix. This week it's a nice Cabernet Franc from California.

Dark ruby in color with a purplish rim.

Beautiful nose of black currants, cherries, dried figs, vanilla, cedar, licorice, spices, flowers, dark chocolates, black pepper and light earth.

Full-bodied and smooth with medium plus acidity and nice legs.

Dry on the palate with black plums, cherries, sweet strawberries, black currants, raspberries, wood, spices, chocolates, tobacco, earth, light vegetables, pencil lead and peppercorn.

Long finish with soft tannins and tangy cranberries.

This is a great Cabernet Franc from Santa Ynez Valley, California.
Drinking very nicely now. Showing medium complexity with a nice, soft mouthfeel.

Good by itself as a sipping wine.

Wine Enthusiasts 90 points.

I had this vintage 6 months ago, and it is drinking better now. This 4 year old should drink nicely in the next few years.

I really loved the nose here. This is Interesting, tangy, enjoyable and delicious.

13.5% alcohol by volume.

90 points.

$45. — 6 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.1

Doug Margerum founded MWC in 2001, producing limited quantities of Rhône grape varietal wines.100% Viognier from 2 vineyards, aged for 8 months in neutral French oak barrels, with a small portion undergoing malolactic fermentation. Light straw with aromas of tropical fruits with hints of honey notes and sweet spice. On the palate ripe peach, apple and melon flavors with subtle notes of vanilla, well balance with acidity. Smooth lingering finish ending with a little minerality. Very nice! Tasting Sample! — 6 years ago

Manny Abascal

9.2

Pronounced nose with Green apple, pineapple on palate. Clean, crisp and bright. My favorite Los Olivos producer. — 7 years ago

Rob Brobst III

9.2

Very herbaceous. Enough said. — 8 years ago

Mirelsa Modestti

9.6

Simply beautiful!! — 10 years ago

Raymond Tosti

10

Rich purple in color with a nose full of sage and mountain herbs, this mouthwatering wine has fruity notes of blackberry and raspberry that introduce a muscular structure with earthy notes. A highly focused wine, delectable and powerful, composed of succulent fruit, aromatic spice and marvelous piquancy. Pairs well with chocolate desserts!
The grapes were sourced from the Koehler Estate Vineyard in Los Olivos and Black Oak Vineyard in Los Alamos, in Santa Barbara County. 91 Points, Wine Enthusiast Magazine. — 10 years ago

Steve Raymond

9.9

Incredible wine from the Tensley family in Santa Barbara/Los Olivos — 10 years ago

David Barr

8.9

Really liked this bottle from Los Olivos as an every day red!!! — 11 years ago

Aric Garmestani

8.9

Delicious, from Los Olivos, tasting room — 12 years ago

Jay Miner

9.5

This drinks perfectly at 11 years old. Definitely Jura reminiscent. A bit tight at first, tart lemon and rind. Then toasted marshmallow and burnt sugar, then some funk. Just brilliant. — 6 years ago

Adam Eagan

9.7

Very powerful!!! First experience with a Paul Lato wine, but it won’t be my last. Very familiar flavor profile from the Los Olivos. Blast of blue and black fruits, acidity at medium at this point but still a pleasant tannic press on the long long finish. Still has many many years of life!! — 6 years ago

david rust

9.5

Drank with chilli. Big dry red. — 7 years ago

Richard Alfred

9.0

At Los Olivos Cafe with my love. 5/26/18 — 7 years ago

Pinotman /// Andreas

9.2

Very impressive unlike the Syrah. More when i buy more. Bought at the Los Olivos Cafe, CA. — 8 years ago

Brent Diehl

9.0

Wine tasting weekend in Los Olivos — 10 years ago

with Tim

Debi Landrie

9.0

Los olivos tasting room — 10 years ago

Marilyn

9.2

nice pairing with lamb! — 10 years ago

David Barr

9.7

Nice find in Los Olivos — 11 years ago

P Pelissero

9.8

One of my favorite Pinot's. Part of our wine club from Los Olivos, CA. MMMM... — 12 years ago

Robert Pelletier

8.9

Los Olivos Wine Store — 12 years ago