Santa Barbara County, Central Coast

Au Bon Climat

Santa Barbara County Chardonnay 2022

Paul J
9.3

Drank over a few days. Very light gold color, which is surprising after smelling and tasting it. Very rich nose of sweet apples/pears, lychee, and subtle perfume. Smells like a scratch and sniff book :). Similar on the palate but more refined. Medium depth and finish. Pretty darn good for $30. Probably gets better with age, but ready to go now. — 16 days ago

Brooke Weaver Jakubowski
with Brooke
Tom, Paul and 9 others liked this

Verada

Tri County Monterey Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir 2020

Cherries in the boat with cherries and plums in the palate. The flavor is enhanced with both BBQ chips and white cheddar cheese. More fruitiness brought out with the cheddar. — a month ago

Carmel Road

Monterey County Pinot Noir

Lo tomamos con la Titi en Muzarella en la Pinero cuando visitábamos Puerto Rico el 28 de Agosto — 10 days ago

Tensley

Santa Barbara County Syrah 2022

2022 vintage. Heavy, Tensley bod. 8.21.24. — 17 days ago

Martin, Ray and 9 others liked this

Piedrasassi

PS Santa Barbara County Syrah

Bursts out with juicy pomegranates, orange, and green apples. This is layered with a subtle pepper and ginger. The acidity carries forward through the finish. — 15 days ago

Robert Indik
with Robert
Ira and Andrew liked this

Sans Liege

The Offering Syrah Blend 2016

Definitely an age worthy wine, only 8 years in bottle and wow!! — a month ago

Cambria Estate Winery

Julia's Vineyard Pinot Noir 2022

Delectable Wine
9.1

The 2022 Pinot Noir Julia's Vineyard is redolent of sweet dried cherry, spice, new leather, mint and sweet pipe tobacco. This aromatic, gracious Pinot is a charmer. All the elements are nicely balanced throughout. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, August 2024)
— 17 days ago

Tensley

Colson Canyon Vineyard Syrah 2022

Delectable Wine
9.6

The 2022 Syrah Colson Canyon Vineyard is such a unique wine. Bright floral aromatics and lively acids make a strong opening statement. Pomegranate, blood orange, raspberry jam, slate, crushed rocks and clean mineral notes all drive through this heady, explosive Syrah. This is a magical wine from Joey Tensley. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, August 2024)
— 17 days ago

Larry liked this

Roar

Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir 2022

Delectable Wine
9.2

Medium in body, fresh and driven, the 2022 Pinot Noir (Santa Lucia Highlands) is pretty forward in its red-fruited profile, but it also possesses a core of stern, rocky minerality. An enticing air of highlands herbs and sweet lavender adds further intrigue. Juicy, sweet raspberry, clove and a kick of toasty French oak sweetness make the 2022 an inviting choice for drinking over the next several years. (Billy Norris, Vinous, August 2024)
— 8 days ago