Arroyo Grande Valley, Central Coast

Belle Glos

Clark & Telephone Vineyard Pinot Noir 2018

Ming L
9.2

The house style is still here with ripe, slightly over extracted blue fruits, baking spices, cocoa, and a plush velvety palate. But the fruits become less confectionary and some savory components have emerged. Acidity seems more apparent. Really nice integration.

I think Pinot bottlings from Belle Glos are at their best with 5-8 years bottle aging. This is another proof.
— 18 days ago

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Alban Vineyards

Pandora Edna Valley Grenache Syrah 2008

15.9% needed 1.25 hours decant — 3 months ago

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Domaine Pascal Cotat

La Grande Côte Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc 2015

Soms heb je zo’n glas waar alles samenkomt.

Pascal Cotat, Sancerre Le Grande Côte 2015.
En wát een wijn is dit weer zeg, zo blij met mijn geduld 😃

Alles waar je op hoopt bij rijping, gebeurt hier. De spanning is er nog, maar nu verweven met rijp fruit, een bijna wasachtige textuur en die zilt-minerale diepgang die maar blijft doorgaan. Dit is geen frisse, strakke Sauvignon Blanc, dit is gelaagd, complex en serieus indrukwekkend.

Het mooiste?
Dit bevestigt precies waarom geduld loont. Deze wijn hééft tijd nodig. En als je ‘m dat geeft, krijg je iets terug dat echt buitencategorie is.

Ik zeg het niet snel, maar: dit is echt mijn wijn. En dat terwijl ik normaal geen uitgesproken liefhebber ben van deze druif.

Maar dit… dit is gewoon geniaal. 🍷

#sancerre #loirewines
#pascalcotat
— 6 months ago

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Peter van den Besselaar

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Geweldig Willem. Ik heb nog 1 Cotat in de kelder, zie ernaar uit.
Jan A

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Leuk om te lezen, ik heb vorig jaar een fles van hooguit twee jaar oud open getrokken en was niet onder de indruk (ook geen SB fan). Laat nu de rest liggen in de hoop dat ik net zoiets als jij ga meemaken!

Domaine François Cotat

La Grande Côte Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc 2008

Old Sancerre, such a rarity, preserves that precision focused acidity and notes of dried lemon, dried pineapple and dried peach. Finish is refreshing. Wow. — 8 months ago

Ericsson, Peter and 13 others liked this
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Grançois Cotat is top notch!

Qupé

Bien Nacido Hillside Estate Syrah 1995

Stunning, raspberry, leather, and white pepper more reminiscent of Cote Rotie than California. Great depth, I’m crushed that this is my last bottle. — 9 months ago

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Au Bon Climat

Hildegard Estate Bottled Santa Maria Valley White Blend 2018

Apple, lemon candy, dried apricot, oak and hints of peach. Great acidity and balance. — 4 years ago

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Lieu Dit

Santa Ynez Valley Sauvignon Blanc

Fresh, crisp, light - perfect for summer. Not usually a fan of Sauv B - but will definitely buy this again — 2 days ago

Stolpman Vineyards

Estate Grown Ballard Canyon Syrah

2023 vintage. Banging, as usual, for the price and goes far beyond. 6.24.26. — 3 months ago

Shay, Austin and 10 others liked this
Norman

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I like these guys but the fell off my radar.

Jonata Winery

La Sangre de Jonata Ballard Canyon Syrah 2015

KA
9.4

Lonesome Dove — 6 months ago

Andrew, Dave and 2 others liked this

Lieu Dit

Santa Ynez Valley Chenin Blanc 2023

Had this at Comedor in Austin TX last night. The food there was overly hyped up, over smoked! Glad of this even though it's 3 times overpriced in retail! — 6 months ago

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Presqu'ile Winery

Presqu'ile Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021

Good and balanced with a long finish but with a slightly earthy flavour that I did not quite like. — 8 months ago

Jonata Winery

Todos Ballard Canyon Red Bordeaux Blend 2019

Great blend with literally the kitchen sink of varietals (10!). Haven’t had their more pricy cuvées but if this is any indication, they knock it out of the park! Side note, gorgeous tasting room. @Ryan Colthorp came visit for a wine trip! — 8 months ago

Natasha Bray
with Natasha

Edna Valley Vineyard

Central Coast Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

Medium ruby color.
Aromas of red fruit, licorice.
Dry. Flavors of cassis, soft vanilla, licorice, blackberry leaf. Rich, velvety tannins. Juicy!

Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 2/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5
— 3 years ago

Alban Vineyards

Patrina Alban Estate Syrah 2021

N sexy pink roses.
P a bit hint of vinegar. Delicious. A bit slutty. Full throttle.

Direct Chris 43
— 2 months ago

Raul, Sagee and 2 others liked this

Cambria Estate Winery

Katherine's Vineyard Chardonnay 2023

Quite nice with Pat’s chicken. Oaky, floral, fruity, acidic. — 2 months ago

Chanin

Bien Nacido Vineyard Chardonnay 2021

N white flowers.
P nice acid. Mineral. Undefined citrus. Elegantly rich. Burgundian.

Darkroom *

Grapevine 39 3/5 else 40.50
— 4 months ago

Joel, Sagee and 4 others liked this

Talley Vineyards

Rosemary's Vineyard Pinot Noir 2023

Smells like an Oregon pinot! Had a lot of minerality, almost a little graphite-y, with a slight tartness. Great! — 6 months ago

Natasha Bray
with Natasha
Sagee, Tom and 9 others liked this

Alban Vineyards

Reva Alban Estate Vineyard Syrah 2011

Beautiful wine. Tasting outstanding. Dark purple fruits and berries, olive brine, dried flowers, cured meat. Its dry lingering finish of fruit and olive just lingers. This is great with 3 hours of air. So glad to have gotten this bottle. Rhone ranger!!! Probably has another 5+ years of evolution in it, maybe more. — 7 months ago

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Alban Vineyards

Seymour's Vineyard Syrah 2000

A bit of air is needed for it to show the savory meaty quality. The juice is well balanced and not showing any heat even @ 15.6 abv — 2 years ago