Edna Valley, Central Coast

Jonata Winery

Todos Ballard Canyon Red Bordeaux Blend 2019

A blend of about 50% Syrah, rest Cab Sauv, Petit Verdot, Petite Sirah, Cab Franc, Sangiovese, Viognier & Merlot. Deep inky Ruby color with complex aromas of dark fruit, spice, almonds and wet earth. On the palate blackberry, currant and raspberry flavors, soft tannins on a long finish ending with leather, pepper, smoke and oak tones. Very Nice, a beauty. — 17 days ago

Jake, Tom and 3 others liked this

Cambria Estate Winery

Katherine's Vineyard Chardonnay

2022 vintage purchased and drunk February 2025. Excellent value at $17. The light oak is well integrated. — a month ago

Foxen

Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir 2021

2021 vintage. 01.08.25. — 3 months ago

Ted, Ron and 4 others liked this

Stolpman Vineyards

La Cuadrilla Ballard Canyon Red Blend 2022

Stolpman never fails! Downed this vintage with a meatball sub. Not overly grippy, the Sangiovese and Grenache do this wine wonders. Earthy berries, spice, and tar. Just delightful. — 15 days ago

Jonata Winery

La Sangre de Jonata Ballard Canyon Syrah 2015

Even better than the crazy-good 2007, the 2015 La Sangre de Jonata is sheer perfection in a glass and up with the finest Syrahs ever made in California! Checking in as a blend of 97% Syrah and 3% Viognier, aged in barrel, its saturated purple color is followed by out of this world aromatics black raspberries, smoked earth, graphite, game, violets and freshly crushed rock-like minerality. — a month ago

Tom, Bob and 21 others liked this
Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

Sounds crazy, given the pricing, but underrated stuff.

Belle Glos

Clark & Telephone Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021

Dry, light acidity, berries and dark fruit. Rich and with some depth for a Pinot Noir. — 3 months ago

Ted, Mark and 1 other liked this

Talley Vineyards

Rosemary's Vineyard Pinot Noir

Excellent with our Spaghetti Bolognese. Some of it is in the sauce as well. Ruby red with aromas of dark cherry, plum, blueberry, and a spice aroma. On the bud, smooth with a nice long finish. — 15 days ago

Lieu Dit

Santa Maria Valley Melon de Bourgogne 2023

From VintEdge Wine and Spirits. Honeydew, cantaloupe, salt, atmosphere. — 17 days ago

Severn liked this

Alban Vineyards

Reva Alban Estate Vineyard Syrah 2006

A bit hot but still really good. Didn’t last to day 2. — 2 months ago

Au Bon Climat

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 — 4 months ago

Bob, Scott@Mister and 5 others liked this