Santa Clara Valley, Central Coast

Au Bon Climat

Santa Barbara County Chardonnay 2022

Wow this is a great example of Santa Barbara Chardonnay. Some wood in the nose next to moderate tones of tropical fruit. In the mouth it has a slight salty tone. Paired beautifully with 60 months old Parmezan cheese. — 13 days ago

Peter, Shay and 4 others liked this

Tensley

Santa Barbara County Syrah 2022

2022 vintage. Heavy, Tensley bod. 8.21.24. — a month ago

Martin, Ray and 9 others liked this

Morgan

Twelve Clones Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir 2022

Nose: medium cherry. Smoke.

Palate: spice. Dark a bit sweet cherry fruit.

Long finish.

$25 / $15 on 2
— 2 months ago

Byron and Andrew liked this

Au Bon Climat

La Bauge Au-Dessus Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir 2018

I’d like to think I could at the very least, name this as a California Pinot in a blind tasting. Text book. Very good. But I’m bored with ok textbook… — 23 days ago

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)
— a month ago

Stolpman Vineyards

Estate Grown Ballard Canyon Syrah 2020

John Howard
9.3

Always so good. — 2 months ago

Lyle, Michael and 12 others liked this

Piedrasassi

PS Santa Barbara County Syrah 2021

John Howard
9.5

So insane! Killer value. Dead ringer for a high end northern Rhone. — 21 days ago

Shay, Jonathan and 10 others liked this
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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)
— a month 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)
— a month ago

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