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La Bauge Au-Dessus Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir 2019

Quite light ruby , with a wide ruby garnet rim. Quite sweet red fruit at first with some raspberry , strawberry and red cherry notes , dried flowers as well , rose , violet and an earthy note . Quite elegant and precise . On the palate this is again elegant and restrained , very pretty red fruits , juicy but still fresh acidity . Light tannins balanced alcohol . Cherry , raspberry and wild strawberry . Herbal tinged , slightly earthy finish . Drinking very well now and will continue to do so over the next 3-5 years or so — 8 days ago

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Domaine Drouhin-Laroze

Au Closeau Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2006

Exceptionnel. Surprised it could be so good at that age. Well balanced. — a month ago

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Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey

Au Bout du Monde Hautes-Côtes de Beaune Chardonnay 2022

Meyer lemon, almond oil, crushed shells, citric acidity. — 8 days ago

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Adriana Fabbro

The “entry level” PYCM 22s are so approachable & lovely right now.

Au Bon Climat

Hildegard Estate Bottled Santa Maria Valley White Blend 2018

Lemon, grapefruit, spices, cream. Oaky but well balanced with electric acidity. — a month ago

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Santa Barbara County Chardonnay 2022

Wow this is a great example of Santa Barbara Chardonnay. Some wood in the nose next to moderate tones of tropical fruit. In the mouth it has a slight salty tone. Paired beautifully with 60 months old Parmezan cheese. — 2 months ago

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Sommet Doré

Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc 2023

Sancerre tasting, crisp and high acidity — 4 months ago

Au Bon Climat

Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir 2014

2014 drunk in 2024. I kept a bottle of this $14(!!) wine—2015 price—for 8 years on a hunch that it would hold up, and it did. I don’t know what it costs now, but back then it was head and shoulders the best American supermarket wine. — 19 days ago

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Santa Barbara Historic Vineyards Collection Sierra Madre Vineyard Chardonnay 2005

Stunningly complex, mesmerising and fantastic.
Full of tertiary notes: Figs, hazelnuts, stemmed ginger, dried lemon peel, honey. Loads of caramel, baking spices, vanilla and tonka beans. Quite oxidative almost sherry like. Super bright acidity, wonderful balance and structure, a super lush and creamy finish.
— a month ago