San Benito County, Central Coast

Carmel Road

Monterey County Pinot Noir 2022

11$ bottle that got a 92 from Wine Enthusiast, soooooo , I tried it, I like it! — 15 days ago

Dave, Tom and 4 others liked this
Dave

Dave

Happy surprise! 😊

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. — 2 months 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

Zach, Ira and 3 others liked this
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.

Hirsch Vineyards

San Andreas Fault Pinot Noir 2014

Lyle Fass
9.2

It’s got that CA profile. Dusty earth and tooti frooti but also has some good spice. But yea, that CA profile. Elegant, sweet and balanced. Not big but small and pure. Nice. — 25 days ago

Jonathan, Scott@Mister and 5 others liked this

Tyler

Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir 2022

DE
9.1

Light and balanced very tasty with light fruit notes. Paired perfect with watermelon tostada — 2 months ago

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A Tribute to Grace Wines

Santa Barbara Highlands Rosé of Grenache 2023

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

Shay liked this

Au Bon Climat

Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir 2023

Straightforward west coast wine with the right amount of restraint and oak — 12 days ago

Ridge Vineyards

Benito Dusi Ranch Paso Robles Zinfandel 2021

No sediment, so I popped and poured. Explosive nose has super-deep, pure spicy blackberry Zin fruit. Purity of fruit is a hallmark (in my experience) of Ridge’s Dusi Ranch cuvée. There’s also a bit of clove from the American oak, but it’s pretty subtle. Great intensity of flavor in the mouth, with a soft, enveloping texture. It’s big, at 14.8%, but it’s balanced. And keeping things under 15 in Paso is challenging. Terrific wine. Yummo. — 2 months ago

Austin, Peter and 16 others liked this
Doug Powers

Doug Powers

Sounds great!!

Meiomi

Monterey County Pinot Noir

Pretty impressive for a Pinot — 2 months ago