Vasanth Balakrishnan

9.0

Boutique #santabarbaracounty Chardonnay. I was a bit worried after uncorking as it presented an assertive reductive funk. A few days in wine fridge mellowed it out completely. While shy on the aromatics it’s just a lovely Zen-like palate sensation of creamy texture, vigorous acidity and honey + lemon notes on the mouthwatering finish. I appreciate the low-intervention transparent winemaking: https://www.sabelli-frisch.com/wines/2023-linnae — 3 months ago

Vasanth Balakrishnan

8.7

The best red offering we tasted from this #santabarbaracounty producer. No recent notes - going by memory: nice medium bodied red with earthy aromatics to balance the red and black fruit. — 5 years ago

Chip Stryker

Juicy, peppery & delicious.
#syrah #santabarbaracounty #californiawine #piedrasassi — 5 years ago

Vasanth Balakrishnan

8.8

Quaffable #californiapinot blend - 72% #montereycounty, 15% #santabarbaracounty and 13% #sonomacounty. Given some time to breathe wafts up strawberry and faint spices plus a trace of oaky vanilla - I’m digging the ying/yang balance of fruit versus acid but still a bit more oak than my Old World palate prefers. Not a bad value in this price range. — 6 years ago

MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET

Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com

9.3

#sbcountywines #sbcounty #santabarbaracounty #syrah — 5 years ago

MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET

Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com

9.2

Excellent #cabfranc #cabernetfranc from #California #sbcountywines #sbcounty #santabarbara #santabarbaracounty #organic #ecological — 5 years ago

MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET

Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com

9.1

Nice crisp stone fruit (apricot and white peach) aromas and flavors and a touch of tangerine. #losolivos #sbcountywines #sbcounty #santabarbaracounty #santabarbara #grenacheblanc #garnachablanca #picpoul #viognier #marsanne #roussanne — 5 years ago

with Rosario

John Howard

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

8.9

John had this 6 years ago

Paul H

9.2

If your not a fan of red fruits then you may want to skip this Pinot Noir. However, take a chance and you will find a lush array of cherries, raspberry, (after winning a debate with friends) Cranberry and something like a radish. odd I know but rather tasty. #California #santaynezvalley #SantaBarbaraCounty #pinotnoir — 8 years ago

MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET

Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com

9.0

This wine probably wasn’t meant to age, but since it was made well with high acidity, it’s aging marvelously like some of my favorite Pinot Gris from Alsace. #sbcounty #sbcountywines #santabarbaracounty #santabarbara #pinotgrigio — 5 years ago

MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET

Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com

8.9

Showing tertiary aromas and flavors. Medium garnet color. Medium intensity. Toast and cranberry jam aromas. Soft and supple on the palate. Medium(+) finish. #santabarbaracounty #santabarbarapinot #sbcountywines #sbccounty #sbc #pinotnoir — 5 years ago

with Rosario

MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET

Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com

9.2

I’m tasting this alongside old vines Gevrey Chambertin and a Côtes de Nuits Villages from a great winemaker and this rocks. Juicier and sooo balanced! Violets and cherries abound. Could be our #SB expensive house wine for when people in Spain ask what SB wines are like? Good ass #pinot #pinotnoir #sbcounty #santabarbarapinot #santabarbaracounty — 6 years ago

Chip Hughes

9.2

Exuberant, fruity and definitely Santa Barbara...but expertly crafted, complex and refined. No intrusive new oak, no cloying grapiness, no hot finish. Textbook stuff. #ojaivineyard #santabarbaracounty #pinotnoir — 8 years ago