Martijn

9.1

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

Sarah Oettel

9.2

Added at Bell’s. — a month ago

with Matt

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.2

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

Matthew Cohen

9.3

Nose: medium cherry. Smoke.

Palate: spice. Dark a bit sweet cherry fruit.

Long finish.

$25 / $15 on 2 — 2 months ago

Mathew

8.9

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

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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

John Howard

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

9.3

Always so good. — 2 months ago

John Howard

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

9.5

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

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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)
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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