Monterey County, Central Coast
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. — 18 days ago
Peeps say Smith-Madrone but no. Just no. I'll stick with Graham's whites.
A Tribute to Grace Wines
Santa Barbara Highlands Grenache 2018
Delicious Grenache. Fonsalette lite — 2 months ago
Meiomi
Monterey County Pinot Noir
Pretty impressive for a Pinot — 12 days ago
A Tribute to Grace Wines
Santa Barbara County Grenache 2023
cinnamon, cinnamon hot candies, floral- the burgundy color iris aroma. Then earthy. dried red cherry. — 8 days ago
Hahn Winery
Monterey County Pinot Noir 2021
Spicy, juicy - yum! — a month ago
Tensley
Colson Canyon Vineyard Syrah 2005
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!!
*fruit, NOT *heat, near the end.
Peter van den Besselaar
Vintage 2018 | spicyness, toffee, very savory — 6 days ago