New producer introduced to me by my favorite local wine shop in Modesto, CA– Bestie. Excellent GSM / Rhône blend of 30% Syrah, 20% Granache, 15% mourvedre and 15% Sangio. Fruit from Santa Barbara County, made in Lompoc, CA. They even share profits with the vineyard crew!
New producer introduced to me by my favorite local wine shop in Modesto, CA– Bestie. Excellent GSM / Rhône blend of 30% Syrah, 20% Granache, 15% mourvedre and 15% Sangio. Fruit from Santa Barbara County, made in Lompoc, CA. They even share profits with the vineyard crew!
Dec 12th, 2025
2023 vintage. Medium/medium-heavy body. Fruit. Tannins. Drinkability, balance and structure. Decidedly delicious and something for everyone. OMG...pair this with anything from veggie skewers to land-based proteins to darker-fleshed fish (Mahi, Tuna, Sword) and thicker, oily, succulent white-fleshed fish such as Patagonian Toothfish...err...Chilean Sea Bass and Al(askan) Hal(but). Wouldn't age it for a decade but for crushing in the next 4-5 years...approval from the Kool-Aid Man. "Oh Yeah!" 7.8.26.
2023 vintage. Medium/medium-heavy body. Fruit. Tannins. Drinkability, balance and structure. Decidedly delicious and something for everyone. OMG...pair this with anything from veggie skewers to land-based proteins to darker-fleshed fish (Mahi, Tuna, Sword) and thicker, oily, succulent white-fleshed fish such as Patagonian Toothfish...err...Chilean Sea Bass and Al(askan) Hal(but). Wouldn't age it for a decade but for crushing in the next 4-5 years...approval from the Kool-Aid Man. "Oh Yeah!" 7.8.26.
Jul 16th, 2026
GSM blend from Santa Barbara with some Sangiovese added in as well. Ruby purple with jammy blackberries and strawberries, sweet, enjoyable
GSM blend from Santa Barbara with some Sangiovese added in as well. Ruby purple with jammy blackberries and strawberries, sweet, enjoyable
Aug 24th, 2025
Santa Barbara County, Central Coast, California, USA
