Carmel 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.
— 16 days ago

Joel, Tom and 1 other liked this

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

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

Neil liked this

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

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

Lieu Dit

Santa Ynez Valley Cabernet Franc 2020

A great Californian Cab Franc with notes of bell pepper, red currant and hint of dried leaves. Had this one in New York and just didn’t get around to adding it until now. — 4 years ago

Ira, Serge and 6 others liked this

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

Alban Vineyards

Pandora Edna Valley Grenache Syrah 2008

15.9% needed 1.25 hours decant — 3 months ago

jesus, Tom and 9 others liked this

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

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

Tom liked this

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

Au Bon Climat

Knox Alexander Estate Bottled Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir 2018

Schoolbook pinot with warm strawberry and sloeberry fruit. Cranberries on the finish. Some oak and spices on the finish. Simply very enjoyable! — 4 years ago

Cambria Estate Winery

Katherine's Vineyard Chardonnay 2023

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

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

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. — 7 months ago

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

Shay and Anthony liked this

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

Milissa liked this

Talley Vineyards

Estate Bottled Arroyo Grande Valley Pinot Noir 2018

Lovely mouth feel, nice finish and acidity, easy drinking — 5 years ago