Central Coast
Alban Vineyards
Reva Alban Estate Vineyard Syrah 2002
2002 vintage. Decanted and tasted 15 minutes and 1 hour after decanting. Slight amount of sediment. Cedar, cinnamon and traces of bacon fat in the nose along with a splash of VA. The VA blew off and wasn’t there after 1 hour but was hanging out at the onset. Medium heavy body with another 5-7 years likely dropping this to medium body. Smoked meats, bigg dark plum and roasted nuts still part and parcel during. No rush to crush. 10.28.25. — a month ago
Roederer Estate
L'Ermitage Brut Anderson Valley Chardonnay Pinot Noir 2013
Popped and poured. The mouthfeel had rich, creamy lusciousness with gentle acidity. Baked apple with warm, autumn spices flooded the palette. Also had an underlying minerality that provided nice backbone. Long, fine finish. This was absolutely scrumptious. — 10 days ago
Belle Glos
Clark & Telephone Vineyard Pinot Noir
Really enjoyed this wine. Smooth and as others have said, fruit forward. — 8 days ago
Daou Vineyards
Pessimist Paso Robles Red Blend
Light, very universal. — 9 days ago
Rombauer Vineyards
Carneros Chardonnay 2025
Surprisingly woody! Notes of trees and acorns. — 9 days ago
Au Bon Climat
Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir 2023
Yummy light pinot noir. Taste of dark, ripe berries — 9 days ago
Justin Vineyards & Winery
Isosceles Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon Blend
Best always crowd pleaser — 9 days ago
Orin Swift Cellars
Abstract Grenache Blend 2023
Dark ruby in color.
Fruity nose of black currants, plums, cooked cherries and chocolates notes.
Medium plus in body with medium acidity.
Dry and very fruity on the palate with black currants, blackberries, plums, cooked cherries, tobacco leaf, herbs, caramel and black pepper.
Medium length on the finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.
This young Grenache blend from California is drinking very nicely now. Nicely balanced and elegant. Complex and easy drinking.
Good right out of the bottle, and better with some airtime.
I used to love this wine years ago and haven't tried it in 5 years. It's not that exciting to me anymore, but still good.
A nice sipping wine that will also pair nicely with a burger.
A blend of Grenache, Syrah and Petite Sirah. Aged for 10 months in (30% new) French Oak barrels.
15.3% alcohol by volume.
90 points.
$40. — a month ago
Rob N
This wine from Saxum is a great value — smooth, even fruit; great balance overall. 79% syrah, 7% petite sirah, 7% grenache, 5% mourvédre. 97 points from Robert Parker and $129 when I bought it from K&L although market looks more like $160 now. — 10 days ago