Villa Maria

Presqu'ile Winery

Santa Maria Valley Chardonnay 2016

Beautifully balanced and restrained; new world citrus and orchard fruit with an old world sensibility — 3 months ago

Ira, Pooneet and 6 others liked this

Presqu'ile Winery

Presqu'ile Vineyard Pinot Noir

Very fruity for a pinot, cherry flavors, loved it paired with duck! — 5 months ago

Villa Maria

Cellar Selection Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2022

Pale lemon color.
Aromas of green bell pepper, grass, gooseberry.
Dry. Flavors of green bell pepper, snap peas, gooseberry, lime, kiwi.

Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 3/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5
— 6 months ago

Herman Story

Smash City Pinot Noir 2019

The fruit is way lusher that you’ll get from basically any other Pinot, but somehow still very drinkable. Ripe rasberries and strawberries, spicecake, nougat. Ultra plush and flamboyant. — 9 months ago

Tommy, Raul and 8 others liked this
Eric Urbani

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@Adam Gäfvert lol Russ makes a 15.4% abv Pinot that blows your socks off - such fun

Paul Lato

"Le Souvenir" Sierra Madre Vineyard Chardonnay 2017

Just freaking delicious — 3 years ago

Bryan, Peter and 7 others liked this

The Ojai Vineyard

Bien Nacido Vineyard Pinot Noir 2013

We had the 2013 Vintage on 2/21-22/20. Bright red fruit on the bouquet. Tart cherry, strawberry and pomegranate on the palate. Bright and acidic. Good but not great. — 4 years ago

Paul Lato

"Il Padrino" Bien Nacido Vineyard Syrah 2021

Give this air. It is not pop and pour inho. Under rated since I did. Not even sure how this got pulled given the year. Mistake. — 3 months ago

Scott@Mister, Jim and 6 others liked this
Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

How was the body? Über-light like the Pinots?
Norman Gennaro

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No but I wouldn’t call it traditional Syrah heavy. This was an mis-pull. Didn’t realize it was so young.

Chanin

Bien Nacido Vineyard Chardonnay 2021

Fantastic! Great texture. — 6 months ago

Tom liked this

Stolpman Vineyards

Para Maria de los Tecolotes Santa Barbara County Red Blend 2021

Plum, smoky, hint of tobacco, smooth and creamy texture, pairs well with red sauce pasta. — 7 months ago

Byron

Nielson Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir 2013

v13. Drinking well. Rich, smokey nose. Luscious bing and black cherry medley. Full, bright, round, earth and coffee finish. — 10 months ago

J. Wilkes

Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir 2019

How the evening started….. — 3 years ago

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Foxen

Block UU-Bien Nacido Vineyard Chardonnay 2014

Ming L
9.0

Juicy nose of green apple, dried chrysanthemum, pineapple, and subtle vanilla on the nose. Rich and dense, almost oily, on the palate, but not heavy. Round acidity laced with mint. Energetic and well balanced. — 4 years ago

Brynn and Melita liked this

Liquid Farm

Bien Bien Santa Maria Chardonnay

A favorite winery of mine... This one needs a little more bottle age, or a splash decant... A muted nose opened to crisp honeycomb apple, ginger root, and a toasty brioche character. Feels like bit of lees influence too. Round, layered, and soft on the palate with yellow apple, pear and melon rind. Bright acidity shines on the mid-palate with a limestone crouch to the finish. Hold this for a few more years. — 5 years ago

Liquid Farm

La Hermana Chardonnay 2020

LF remains one of my all time favorite domestic producers for chard and Pinot. Just now cracking into the ‘20s and happy to report that they are ready to go! — 4 months ago

Eric, Paul and 18 others liked this

Herman Story

Bien Nacido Vineyard Syrah 2017

Simply one of the best domestic Syrahs, from the storied Bien Nacido vineyard. — 5 months ago

Eric, Scott@Mister and 23 others liked this

Foxen

Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir 2019

Cranberry, tart cherry, American oak, and chalky minerals. Medium body, light tannins, medium alcohol, medium finish, and high acid. — 6 months ago

Anna Maria Abbona

Sori dij But Dogliani Dolcetto 2016

More dark fruited than tonight’s other Dolcetto, ripe, more full-bodied, nice balance, long finish, very nice Dolcetto! — 10 months ago

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Tom, ESF and 3 others liked this

Au Bon Climat

Knox Alexander Estate Bottled Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir 2018

Schoolbook pinot with warm strawberry and sloeberry fruit. Cranberries on the finish. Some oak and spices on the finish. Simply very enjoyable! — 2 years ago

Chanin

Bien Nacido Vineyard Pinot Noir 2016

Deeeeliscious — 4 years ago

Eric, Trixie and 3 others liked this