Arroyo Seco, Central Coast

Talley Vineyards

Rosemary's Vineyard Chardonnay 2022

Light yellow in color with a golden hue.

Nose of citrus, limes, green apples, light peaches, light oak, wax, light vanilla and minerals.

Medium-bodied with medium plus acidity. Crisp and refreshing.

Dry on the palate with limes, green apples, light grapefruits, light oak, spices, earth, herbs and light vegetables.

Tangy finish with limes and grapefruits.

This is a delicious Chardonnay from California. Spicy and complex, with light oak notes to compliment it. Tangy and interesting.

Nicely balanced, and neither tart nor bitter, which is how I like it.

Needs 30 minutes of airtime to open up properly, and better when not very cold.

This Single vineyard Chardonnay feels young and fresh, and needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly. Would be nice to revisit it in 3 years and see how it evolves.

Fruit forward and elegant. Easy drinking and good by itself or with food.

Aged on its lees in (30% new) French Oak barrels for 14 months. Vegan and unfintered. A small production of only 6,600 bottles.

13.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$75.
— 15 hours ago

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Piedrasassi

Rim Rock Vineyard Arroyo Grande Valley Syrah 2020

MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET
9.1

Tasted four #piedrasassi side by side horizontal this was the best. All four were a little #brett Definitely the best in my opinion. Delicious #Syrah with a little bit of everything and balanced. — a month ago

Ira, Doug and 2 others liked this

J. Lohr

Fog's Reach Arroyo Seco Pinot Noir 2019

v19. Very good! Soft, dusty, candied black cherry nose. Luscious, deep, rich, black cherry fruit. Long, bright, slightly tart, chocolate cherry finish. Enjoyable!! — 3 months ago

Wente Vineyards

Riva Ranch Vineyard Chardonnay 2022

Sight: light yellow
Smell: pineapple, vanilla
Taste: smooth, creamy, slightly buttery
Acidity: nah
— 9 days ago

Laetitia Vineyard & Winery

Reserve du Domaine Arroyo Grande Valley Pinot Noir 2020

Ruby color with aromas of red fruit, baking spice and earthy notes. On the palate flavors of raspberry and cherry with white flower notes and an array of spices. Fine dusty tannins, long finish ending with fresh fruit, spice and earthy tones. — 2 months ago

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J. Lohr

Riverstone Arroyo Seco Chardonnay 2022

Chardonnay mouthfeel but not overly oaked — 4 months ago

Karen Kellison
with Karen

Muir Wood

Arroyo Seco Chardonnay 2022

A very good Chardonnay, excellent value for money, would buy again. — 21 days ago

Saucelito Canyon

Estate Reserve Zinfandel 2020

A very nice & light zinfandel from the Central Coast. — 11 days ago

Talley Vineyards

Rosemary's Vineyard Pinot Noir 2022

Ruby in color with a very wide reddish rim, and medium plus intensity.

Stinky nose (in a good way) that reminds me of Northern Rhône.

Medium bodied with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with cherries, raspberries, currants, light oak, tobacco leaf, herbs, spices, dark chocolates, barnyard, bitter herbs, light vegetables, earth, black tea, and black pepper.

Long finish with fine-grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This young Pinot Noir from California is already drinking beautifully. Elegant and interesting. Fruit forward with a touch of Burgundy in style.

Well balanced with nice complexity, and a great mouthfeel.

Needs 90 minutes in the decanter to open up properly, so be patient.

The nose feels like Northern Rhône, while the palate feels like Burgundy. What an interesting Pinot Noir.

This Single Vineyard Pinot will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years. Would be nice to revisit it in 5 years and see how it evolves.

Good by itself or with food. A delicious sipping wine that I paired with cheeses and crackers.

100% Pinot Noir grapes were aged in (40% new) French Oak barrels for 16 months. Unfiltered, unfined and vegan. A small production of 7,350 bottles.

14% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$95.
— 2 months ago

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