Los Angeles County, South Coast
Moraga Vineyards
Estate Red Blend 2010
From a 16 acre vineyard in the hills of Bel Air. Probably the most expensive vineyard property in the US. It’s currently owned by Rupert Murdoch, but this is from before his purchase in 2013. This is legit good. Much better than any Malibu wines I’ve had. 13.8 listed alcohol and fairly restrained style. Let’s rip down all of those mansions and plant some grapes! — 4 years ago
Los Pilares
La Dona's Sparkling Muscat 2021
Fun, funky and natty! Candied ginger, fermented bamboo shoot, kumquats. — 8 months ago
Varner
Los Alamos Vineyard Pinot Noir 2015
Balanced Wine, nose leads with dark fruit and spice, black cherry especially. No noticeable new oak but perhaps there is a touch, pallet leads with sour cherry, a touch of strawberry, lots of bitter herbs on the finish, tannins that are more flavorful than textural — 4 years ago
Stolpman Vineyards
Para Maria de los Tecolotes Santa Barbara County Rosé
Mineral, acid, light fruit, tart, perfect summer wine — 5 years ago
Qupé
Los Olivos Vineyard Marsanne 2010
Mature. At end of life but consistent. — a month ago
Au Bon Climat
Santa Barbara Historic Vineyards Collection Los Alamos Vineyards Chardonnay 2022
Malo, butter, minerality, orchard fruit.
Really pretty Burgundian style chard.
Just ripe green fruit. Crisp. Tantalizing. Mineral.
Long finish on the fruit. Would be nice to lay down. — 4 months ago
Los Pilares
Grenache Carignan Blend 2013
Los Pilares San Diego County Red Blend 2013: Fresh. Natural. Extraordinary. Consisting of 50% Grenache & 50% Carignan, this was a light-bodied, extremely unique wine. Red fruits (cranberry & cherry). Plum. Earth. Short finish. For me, the wine was a bit thin on structure but very clean & natural tasting. This was my first San Diego County wine and it left me quite intrigued & impressed. Hoping to explore other San Diego wines in the near future. Cheers🍷 — 4 years ago
Richard Siddall-Jones
Easy drinking. Dark berries, little oak, smooth tannins — 19 days ago