Weingut Maria & Sepp

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. — 2 years ago

Qupé

Bien Nacido Hillside Estate Syrah

Paul K
9.0

Easy drinker with nice structure for $20. A guy could do worse on Wed night. — 3 years ago

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Paul Lato

"Le Souvenir" Sierra Madre Vineyard Chardonnay 2017

Just freaking delicious — 4 years ago

Bryan, Peter and 7 others liked this

Jaffurs Wine Cellars

Bien Nacido Vineyard Syrah 2002

Held up incredibly well for 17 years :-) — 6 years ago

Presqu'ile Winery

Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir 2015

What a charming Tuesday night Pinot. A rush of flavor, yet nuanced at the same time. Sandalwood, rose blossom, and cherry skin, leave a slight impression of sweetness.So silky, I could drink this all night, but am happy to have a few glasses left for tomorrow. — 7 years ago

James, Maria and 2 others liked this

Byron

Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir 2014

Strawberry nose. Cooked strawberry in the glass. Low alcohol and classic California fruit. Fruit forward but well balanced with good acidity. A good one for a great price if you like this style. — 9 years ago

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Tyler

Dierberg Vineyard Block Five Pinot Noir 2013

Precocious talent. — 9 years ago

Molly Adamson Gilbane
with Molly
Alicia, Doctor and 4 others liked this

Tyler

Bien Nacido Vineyard Chardonnay 2011

Chris Towt
9.6

Richer than Sanford and Benedict, beautiful balance — 11 years ago

Herman Story

Smash City Pinot Noir 2021

Delectable Wine
9.1

The 2021 Smash City is bright and floral with a wild blend of crushed strawberries, dusty rose, citrus and spice. This is juicy and fruit-focused, with crisp red berries elevated by traces of citrus under an air of violet inner florals. The Smash City cleans up beautifully, full of energy and perfumed, leaving the palate nicely refreshed. This lively Pinot Noir is produced with all Bien Nacido fruit. (Eric Guido, Vinous, May 2023) — 2 years ago

Liquid Farm

La Hermana Chardonnay

This wine has bright acidity, notes of citrus, green apples, yellow pears and white flowers. Which went very
well with the grill fennel with mustard seeds sauce and prosciutto, sweet potatoes, portobella mushrooms and skirt steak which was season with just salt, pepper and some mustard seeds. This wine is very well structured and the flavors are intense with earthy and mineral driving finish which went great side by side the stake.
— 4 years ago

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. — 5 years ago

Twomey

Bien Nacido Vineyard Pinot Noir

Amazingly smooth... at Emerils — 7 years ago

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Chanin

Bien Nacido Vineyard Chardonnay 2013

Powerful, dense and full bodied with a high acid finish. This needs to lay down for a while. — 8 years ago

Villa Maria

Cellar Selection Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2014

Flavor of gooseberry, grapefruit , citrus, fresh green melon and island flowers. This wine has a juicy flavor and is very crisp on the palette — 9 years ago

Judith
with Judith

The Ojai Vineyard

Bien Nacido Vineyard Chardonnay 2013

Yes people, this is me drinking a teeny glass of Chardonnay. Oh what a gal will do for her friends! Great balance - a well-crafted Chardonnay. — 10 years ago

Anthony, LM and 2 others liked this

Qupé

Bien Nacido Vineyard Santa Maria Valley Syrah 2010

#gamey like a lamb kabob, #saltartyness like green olives, #dry like Cali in a drought year. Love it! — 10 years ago

Dierberg

Estate Grown Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir 2009

Loving this, it's a Pinot with all the elements I love in Cayuse — 12 years ago

Presqu'ile Winery

Santa Maria Valley Chardonnay 2018

Pale lemon with stone and tropical fruit aromas and floral notes. On the palate flavors of apple, pear and lemon citrus with a light floral spice tone. Lively acidity, medium finish ending with fruit, citrus and spice. — 3 years ago

Rob, Daniel P. and 2 others liked this

J. Wilkes

Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir 2019

How the evening started….. — 4 years ago

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Chanin

Bien Nacido Vineyard Pinot Noir 2016

Deeeeliscious — 5 years ago

Eric, Trixie and 3 others 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. — 6 years ago

Qupé

Bien Nacido Vineyard Hillside Estate Roussanne 2010

This is really good wine. #schmeckt-gut — 7 years ago

Jeffrey, Jim and 1 other liked this

Cambria Estate Winery

Bench Break Chardonnay 2015

Lively citrus and peach aromas and flavors, very refreshing. — 8 years ago

Caretaker Wines

Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir

Light and smooth- good red for summer — 9 years ago

Cambria Estate Winery

Bench Break Pinot Noir 2011

Still could use a little time. Much better on the second day. Lots of Pinot for the money! — 9 years ago

Cambria Estate Winery

Clone 4 Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir 2013

Pretty good... Not too overpowering, so would go well with a variety of foods. Really like that the vineyard uses sustainable practices also! — 10 years ago