Central Coast Chardonnay
Liquid Farm
Golden Slope Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay 2017
Belle Glos
Clark & Telephone Vineyard Pinot Noir 2022
This IS Santa Barbara County Pinot! First taste was a big burst of fruit. Not too sweet, not simple and unsophisticated, not a jammy Zin bomb, mind you. Instead, more like a zing of bright, pure, winey fruit. Remarkable and memorable. We had the 2022 vintage in a magnum bottle so perhaps that helped preserve its freshness and purity. We enjoyed this Big Mama at the Palm Restaurant in downtown LA, celebrating my daughter Rachel’s graduation from UCLA Law School. Congratulations, Rachel! — 6 days ago
Ceritas
Porter-Bass Vineyard Chardonnay 2012
The best California Chardonnay I have consumed. I will say it, grand cru like .
Complexity on every level. Every part of what makes up a wine melded perfectly to create this classic. Fruit and acid like Fred & Ginger. Purchased on release.. While I enjoyed my other bottles several years back this was on a different level. When I tasted this on release I wrote , has everything it needs just needs to sort itself out. — 8 days ago
Rombauer Vineyards
Carneros Chardonnay
Great mix of a European and Napa style. Nice fruit and slight butter after. Very nice. — 9 days ago
Marcassin
Marcassin Vineyard Chardonnay 2011
I’m calling this wine of the lunch imho. Fantastic. Probably over rating since I thought it would be dead. — 10 days ago
La Crema
Sonoma Coast Chardonnay
This is one of my go to wines because it’s classic and goes well with many things. More in the oakier side and slightly heavy but I love the buttery flavor. — 16 days ago
Paul J
Exquisite gold color. Insane nose! Minerals, beeswax, and subtle honey. Same on the palate. Oily, dense texture, which I love. This is right in my wheelhouse! I could swirl this in my mouth all night! — 13 days ago