Tri Tip
Brewer-Clifton
Machado Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2018
A classic Pinot with bright red fruit supported by earthiness in the background. It was more than a warming note to our Santa Maria tri trip. — 2 years ago
Hawkes
Alexander Valley Merlot 2014
Dark purple with gobs of fruit billowing from the glass. Blueberry, blackberry and currant with hints of coffee and leather. Full bodied with silky smooth tannins, the mouthfeel is soft and juicy. The mid palate is round and full of black cherry, currant, plum black olive and toast. The finish is long and lush with hints of smoke and nutmeg. Paired with grilled Tri-Tip! — 4 years ago
Boen Wines
'Tri Appellation' Santa Barbara, Monterey, Sonoma County Pinot Noir 2023
Ruby color with aromas of red fruit, herb spice and earthy notes. On the palate flavors of raspberry and cherry with dried herb notes, vanilla and toasty oak. Fine tannins, long finish ending with fresh fruit, spice and earthy tones. — 2 months ago
Forman
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
Exquisite. Ripened dark fruit with herbaceous notes. Paired with tri trip — 2 years ago
Rene Rostaing
Ampodium Côte-Rôtie Syrah 2015
I have wanted to do this producer side by side with Alban with well seasoned Tri-tip. Tonight is the night.
The crowd that leans California liked the French better.
I have always thought Alban in the new world mimicked Rostaing’s style.
Both phenomenal and I enjoyed both for slightly different climate & soil reasons.
These two producers do Syrah without the heavy smoked meats & bacon fat of say Cayuse. — 2 months ago
Rob van Kalmthout
Still very much potential. Very much a burgundy mise, Candied lemon, hints of subtle tropical fruit like pineapple. — a month ago