Happy Canyon Of Santa Barbara, Central Coast

Jonata Winery

Todos Ballard Canyon Red Bordeaux Blend 2020

Dark complex blend. Lots of different varietals and muddled coffee, cherry, dark fruit flavors. — 8 days ago

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Tatomer

Kick-On Ranch Riesling 2019

One of the best american Rieslings out there. The Riesling was planted in 2007. Kick On Ranch is just a few miles West of Los Alamos (CA) , getting close to the ocean and Vandenberg Air Force Base. 120 cases. 13.5%. Plenty of acidity, 🍯 , botyris? , fresh cut garden hose. Quite herbal. Oregano. Tatomer’s top of the line offer. He learned the trade in Austria 🇦🇹, Wachau region. This 2019 is very very good. Not Mosel just different - and perhaps quintessential Californian. — 2 months ago

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Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

Peeps say Smith-Madrone but no. Just no. I'll stick with Graham's whites.

Beckmen Vineyards

Purisima Mountain Vineyard Ballard Canyon Syrah 2021

Tasting the ‘22 vintage. Ballard Canyon’s best. Beautiful Syrah. — 3 months 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. — 5 months 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.

Au Bon Climat

Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir 2023

Straightforward west coast wine with the right amount of restraint and oak — 4 days ago

A Tribute to Grace Wines

Santa Barbara Highlands Rosé of Grenache 2023

floral, strawberry, lovely viscosity, long finish. — 2 months ago

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Tensley

Colson Canyon Vineyard Syrah 2005

Big, rich and ripe blue and black fruit aromas and flavors, great balance, usually Joey’s richest Syrah in every vintage, long, lingering finish, should easily last 5-10 additional years, yummy! — 3 months ago

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Tom, Shay and 10 others liked this
Doug Powers

Doug Powers

Crazy thing I just realized when taking the bottle to my recycle bin is this was 15.6% ABV — there was no real heat, just immense ripe, rich heat?!?! Amazing!!
Doug Powers

Doug Powers

*fruit, NOT *heat, near the end.

Tenshen

Santa Barbara County White Blend 2016

Ron R
9.2

Rhône white blend on Cali steroids. Plush, rich and weighty. Nearly 10 years in, you can’t touch this in terms of quality and value. Oily, viscous and decadent with notes of roasted pineapples, white cherries and marzipan complementing very soft acidity and exaggerated sweetness. This is high-octane fuel. — a month ago

Dave, Tom and 25 others liked this

Dragonette Cellars

Vogelzang Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc

That’s good. Glycerin, nice acid to complement, pineapple and lemons. Continue to be impressed with SB from this region. — 2 months ago

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Rusack Vineyards

Ballard Canyon Estate Syrah 2019

Sweet oak, black and blue fruits, and finally some spice and structure from the dollop of Petite Sirah, solid balance, needs more cellaring to soften the structure, very good Central Coast Syrah! — 3 months ago

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