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Vista Hills

Domaine de la Côte

Bloom's Field Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2018

Somm David T
9.4

First up, this is made by Master Sommelier-Raj Parr & his business partner Sashi Moorman. I studied for my Sommeliers test one day with Raj.

Second, this is one of few Santa Rita Hills I like. Most are over extracted for me. IMHO, many drink like Cabernet-Pinot blends. This is not. It is more Burgundian in style.

The 2018 is starting to come around. It shows some nice evolution & integration.

Lush & ripe entry of; blackberries, dark cherries, both plums, strawberries, black raspberries, raspberries, cranberries, dry herbs are bountiful, mid, dark spice, a touch of smoke, grilled meats, moist clay, limestone, dry top soil, some menthol, eucalyptus w/ bark, mid berry cola, red, dark, blue & purple florals for days, excellent round acidity, nice; tension, structure, balance & elegant finish that lands on spice & softened earth that lasts nearly two-minutes. — 14 days ago

Jay, Rob and 11 others liked this

Evening Land Vineyards

Seven Springs Vineyard Pinot Noir 2022

Mary H
9.2

100% destemmed grapes. Ruby red, soft texture, strawberry, cherry and a hint of vanilla. — a month ago

Dave liked this

Grgich Hills Estate

Napa Valley Merlot 2018

Jeremiah Diaz
9.4

Deep ruby in color; black plums, cassis, green peppercorns, and graphite on the nose; medium plus acidity; high tannins; tastes like blackberries, eucalyptus, and crushed gravel with a long finish. — a month ago

Douglas, ESF and 6 others liked this

Matthiasson

Linda Vista Vineyard Chardonnay 2023

Matthew Cohen
9.3

Nose: elegant white flowers.

Palate: balanced mineral. Green apple. Good density. Burgundian. — 10 days ago

Sandhi Wines

Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay

Jenks
9.3

If there’s a better Chardonnay than this for $30 I don’t know it. All Domaine De La Cote fruit. Cru Burg vibes. — 24 days ago

Liquid Farm

Golden Slope Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay

Raul Puga
9.3

Excellent Chardonnay — a month ago

Mariana Puga
with Mariana
Mariana, Dave and 8 others liked this

Domaine Drouhin

Dundee Hills Pinot Noir

P Pelissero
10

One of our all-time favorite Pinot Noirs! — 6 days ago

Buena Vista Winery

Chateau Buena Vista Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

Kelley Raymond
9.3

Needs and extra couple of years to open up, but lots of depth and tannin — 3 days ago

Dave and jesus liked this

Shaw and Smith

M3 Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 2019

Jeroen Koenen
9.3

Clean apple and peach notes, some oaky/resinous funk. After an hour hints of matchstick and toast occur.
Very Nice.

Gaining complexity and depth after extended aeration. Up a notch, — a month ago

Jan, Dave and 5 others liked this

Bodega Catena Zapata

Vista Flores Malbec 2019

Norma Normington
9.0

This was the reasonably priced bottle at our restaurant and I like Malbec so… it has a typical Malbec nose late season boysenberry and sweet leathery notes but quite light and refreshing on the palate. I love the finish! Pairs perfectly with the spicy tuna! Still sort of one dimensional yet easy to drink — 2 months ago