Château Le Bon Pasteur

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Santa Barbara Historic Vineyards Collection Los Alamos Vineyards Chardonnay 2019

Talk about classy (or classic) Chardonnay, don’t matter really, this is both! This is in its own league when it comes to Chard. It’s crisp yet round, bright yet balanced, and acidic yet unctuous. Not old world but not typical Cali Chard. Must try this ABC. Cheers. — a month ago

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Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

The single vineyard ABC chards and pinots have always been instructive and must-try. R.I.P. Jim.
Ericsson

Ericsson

Wise words.

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Nielson Vineyard Pinot Noir 2008

Light garnet with a clear rim and a nose of tabacco/leather with spices like clove & cinnamon (not much fruit nose). Smooth in the mouth with mild acidity & low tannins. Dark plum, blackberry with same flavors as on the nose (a bit spicy on the tongue). Not your average Pinot but quite nice and will pair well with lots of foods. — 3 months ago

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La Bauge Au-Dessus Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir 2015

Again with some ABC. Tasting some older single vineyard Pinot… Nose is great, amazing actually. The wine oxidizes very quickly and more challenging to enjoy when compared to it’s younger siblings. Loved the wine though. — 3 months ago

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Ericsson

Ericsson

Thanks @JKT, I’ll make it to Philly, sooner or later. Love to taste that.
JKT

JKT

👍 good to save for those who loves these oldies. bring friends, each vintage a single magnum.
Ericsson

Ericsson

👍🏻

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Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir 2019

Best Cali Pinot I’ve had in a while! — 3 months ago

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Bon Passe Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Incredible and balanced red — 4 months ago

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BFM (Brasserie des Franches-Montagnes)

Abbaye de Saint Bon Chien 2019

BFM = Brasserie Franches Montagne. This is the Flanders Red Ale. A sour ale.

Possibly the best beer I have ever had?
The nose is dried red apple + dried guava +
Tart fruit on the tongue with a finish of sweet malt and tart cherry juice.
A wonderful acid finish that to me is reminiscent of what you might find in a
— 2 months ago

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Santa Barbara County Pinot Gris - Pinot Blanc Blend 2021

Eric I
9.2

Great wine to pair with an LSU loss — 2 months ago

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Santa Barbara County Chardonnay 2018

On with ABC. Five year old chard this time. Not as crisp as it’s younger counterparts and aging a little better than expected. There’s exuberant pineapple on the nose, palate, and finish, somehow it works… Not overpowering but refreshing, like pineapple shaved iced from childhood… High acidity, medium alcohol, slightly oaky and beginning to show sings of integration. Cheers. — 3 months ago

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