South Coast, South Coast

Penfolds

Bin 128 Coonawarra Shiraz 2003

Beautiful with casa Nostra pizza and delightful friends — 2 years ago

Wynns Coonawarra Estate

Coonawarra Shiraz 2012

Nice smooth, bwcause it's vintage — 3 years ago

Bowen Estate

Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Henry, George and Belle at Fitz house — 5 years ago

Jip Jip Rocks

Estate Grown Padthaway Shiraz-Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2016

Delicious! Fruity but not sweet. Could drink this everyday. — 6 years ago

Wynns Coonawarra Estate

The Siding Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Violets, liquorice, menta and dark fruit in a lovely mixture. — 7 years ago

Los Pilares

La Dona's Sparkling Muscat

Love it. Super aromatic and tropical on the nose. Peaches, mango, and apricots. But none of that fruit comes through on the palate. More grapefruit, super minerally, lots of sediment and funk. Bone dry. — 8 years ago

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Los Pilares

Grenache Carignan Blend 2013

Los Pilares San Diego County Red Blend 2013: Fresh. Natural. Extraordinary. Consisting of 50% Grenache & 50% Carignan, this was a light-bodied, extremely unique wine. Red fruits (cranberry & cherry). Plum. Earth. Short finish. For me, the wine was a bit thin on structure but very clean & natural tasting. This was my first San Diego County wine and it left me quite intrigued & impressed. Hoping to explore other San Diego wines in the near future. Cheers🍷 — 2 years ago

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Wynns Coonawarra Estate

Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 1998

From the days back when they used a simple bottle with a shallow punt. And what a classically crafted Coonawarra cab this is. At 22 years of age the opening aromas showed no sign of mustiness or forgotten old books. It carries a spirit of youthfulness within its soft and supple exterior. Drinking so beautifully now! Soft mint, eucalyptus, menthol hints opening to tart black currant, dried violets, roasted fennel, cocoa and cured meat. The velvety soft palate fades in intensity towards the back, but the intrigue of each sip makes up for the lack of length. Great vintage for this wine. — 4 years ago

Sam Marshmallow
with Sam
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Greg Norman Estates

Limestone Coast Shiraz Cabernet 2015

It was rich and not sweet at all. Solid choice — 7 years ago

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Majella

Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon

Gorgeous Coonawarra, rich and luscious with slight hint of spice and nice tannin structure followed by decent dark fruits. — 8 years ago

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Penley Estate

Reserve Estate Grown Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Jon G
9.1

Great cab from coonawarra. Tons of cab characteristics — 8 years ago

Clay Maxwell
with Clay
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J. Brix

Rougarou McCormick Ranch Vineyard Carignan 2014

Easy to drink. Had at Juniper and Ivy. — 8 years ago

A Tribute to Grace Wines

Hofer Vineyard Grenache 2019

What can I say I love anything Angela makes, and the new Tribute to Grace tasting room in Los Alamos is a gem. My Dad declared this was his favorite wine ever and my mom is from nearby Cucamonga, so let’s just say everyone was happy. For that reason, wine of our trip out west after not seeing the folks for 18 months. As always, just incredibly elegant Grenache, light on its feet, but not without its nuanced power — 3 years ago

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Kamall

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Thanks! I’m in Los Olivos right now and was wondering whether I should go there! Will wander up later today…
Ben Lehman

Ben Lehman

@Kamall That’s awesome! Well worth the stop! And bell’s restaurant down the road is very good

Wilson Creek

Almond White Blend

Quite almond forward and sweet. Good for dessert or mimosas. — 4 years ago

Wynns Coonawarra Estate

John Riddoch Limited Release Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Always going to be the highlight of the Wynns tasting and only made in years where the fruit quality and vintage conditions were exceptional. Sue Hodder said everything fell into place in 2015 and she made one of her best ever Riddochs. From less than 1% of Wynns available Cabernet fruit. Latent power on nose and palate with black fruits and balanced oak. At least a 30 year future but so balanced you could happily drink this now but one should wait at least 10 years for its charms to start showing through. A brilliant 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. — 6 years ago

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Wynns Coonawarra Estate

Black Label Coonawarra Shiraz 2010

Initial flavours - Blackberry, spice, mint, pencil shavings with a hint of chocolate. Decanted and left to breathe for a good couple of hours. BBQ'd some scotch fillet steaks and whacko, what a feast. The wine had mellowed significantly and blackberry flavours came to the fore over the spice and tannins. Cracking experience. Savoured every last drop. — 7 years ago

Balnaves of Coonawarra

Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2010

This guy still needs another couple years to age. And when you open it wouldn't hurt to decant. But it's got good legs for aging, which kinda makes me wish I had bought more than one. Or waited longer. Thick as you might want in a red and rife with cassis, dried bay leaf, vanilla and maybe violets. Strong tannins. Yeah...I thought it would be okay to have this 2010 now but it could use a year or so. Or it may just be an overpowering cab. I mean it is tasty but pretty overpowering! Right now. — 8 years ago

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Jacob's Creek/Orlando

St Hugo Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2002

Wine gained body along the meal and came out with a strong body. — 8 years ago

Jesper Poulsen
with Jesper