Chalone, Central Coast

Sea Smoke

Southing Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir 2015

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of a few hours. The 2015 “Southing” pours a deep ruby color with a transparent core; medium viscosity with light staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of ripe and bruised strawberry, raspberry, pomegranate, red flowers, mushroom and fine baking spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannin and medium acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium. Drink now through 2035. — 16 days ago

Tom, Paul and 9 others liked this

Tensley

Colson Canyon Vineyard Syrah 2022

Nice Syrah, if inconsistent. One sip lasts for days, the next is short. But on the whole, juicy and plush, with blackberry, plum, and candied orange — 22 days ago

Joel liked this

Smith & Hook

Central Coast Cabernet Sauvignon 2033

After it opened up really enjoyed it with homemade pasta and red sauce! — a month ago

La Crema

Monterey Pinot Noir 2023

Very fruit heavy and fresh/clean tasting. Great summer Pinot. May be my new fave la crema — 8 days ago

Daou Vineyards

Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon 2023

Nice drinker with The Long Night episode. Blackberry, black current, graphite, little vanilla. Good wine for the price. — 18 days ago

Pisoni Vineyards

Estate Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir 2011

This one always outperforms expectations. Was told it’s “fire” by GenZ — a month ago

Paul, Dave and 4 others liked this

Liquid Farm

White Hill Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay 2024

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of 90min. The 2024 “White Hill” pours a pale straw color with medium viscosity. On the nose, the wine is developing with bright notes of star fruit, passion fruit, stone fruits, lemons, a touch of freshly struck matchstick, some white flowers and minerals. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+ and slightly saline. I love the character of these wines. Really tasty stuff. Drink now through 2034+. — a month ago

Zach, Tom and 12 others liked this

Justin Vineyards & Winery

Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon

Gibson’s Chicago outdoor bar — a month ago

Sea Smoke

Ten Estate Vineyard Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2016

Sticking with my rating from two years ago, but I would add tasting lavender and plum. Delicious! — 6 days ago

Liquid Farm

Golden Slope Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay 2019

LF always impresses — 9 days ago

Eric, Douglas and 12 others liked this

Austin Hope

Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

Fabulous! Love 100ml format. — 3 days ago

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Dave

Dave

It is good, but boy! The price on this has really shot up the last 3 years.

Stolpman Vineyards

Estate Grown Ballard Canyon Syrah

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

Shay, Austin and 10 others liked this
Norman

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I like these guys but the fell off my radar.

Robert Mondavi Winery

Private Selection Aged in Bourbon Barrels Monterey County Cabernet Sauvignon 2023

Really good cab sav someone gave us for engagement, not bitter at all but still rich (in a good way) — a month ago

Au Bon Climat

Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir

Amy
9.0

master the world — loved!! — a month ago

Daou Vineyards

Reserve Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

Celebrating! Really tasty - molasses, plum, cherry — 3 months ago

Joel, Sagee and 4 others liked this