Diego %26 Maria
Foxen
Ernesto Wickenden Vineyard Old Vines Chenin Blanc 2018
Tenuta Santa Maria alla Pieve
Amarone della Valpolicella Corvina Blend
Love the decadence 9 $26 — 7 years ago
Au Bon Climat
La Bauge Au-Dessus Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir 2009
Another Total Wine pick up. Love those Santa Barbara AVA's, and have been surprised by Clendenen in the past. This one doesn't disappoint and for the price point, you should definitely pick a bottle up | ~$26 | #aubonclimat #pinotnoir
On the eyes:
Bright starry red/rosy
No gas/floc
Stained tears med+ length
On the nose:
Red fruit stewed
Floral raspberry cranberry
Med alcohol
On the tongue:
Med+ acid
Tart red fruit
Unripe strawberry/rhubarb vegetal
Low tannin
Med body
Med complexity — 9 years ago
Dierberg
Dierberg Vineyard Pinot Noir 2015
WineText, $24.04, 11/26/2020 — 3 years ago
Anna Maria Abbona
Barolo Nebbiolo 2012
Raspberry, Rainier cherry , kirsch, bright acid. 2012 on March 26, 2017 — 7 years ago
Arietta
On the White Keys White Blend 2013
Wow! Enjoyed it as a pairing at 1500 Ocean at Hotel Del Coronado in San Diego on 2/14. One of the most unique and spectacular whites I've ever had. Hint of cantaloupe with a floral tinge. Smooth but with some body. Enjoyed again at Bouchon in Yountville on 2/26. We were ecstatic to see it on the wine list. — 9 years ago
Sierra Madre Vineyard
Leah's Block Pinot Noir 2011
Awesome. Easy drinking, complex, mouthwatering, 28/1 26/2 all single block — 11 years ago
Dierberg
Santa Maria Valley Chardonnay 2014
At Los Olivos Cafe with my love. 5/26/18 — 6 years ago
Cantina Bartolo Mascarello
Barolo Nebbiolo 2000
2000 vintage. From Jay. 2000 Bartolo Mascarello - Brief Note from Galloni Historical Retrospective Held in London April 26, 2016. Black fruits, Black cherry with some menthol. Good sweetness on the entry. Good acidity. Weak on the rear pallet. Finish is somewhat weak. Nice ruby colour. More in the style of what Maria Teresa's father than her. Fruit is much more muted. It has integrated well over the years from the initial barnyard aromatics that it displayed when initially bottled. Drink no to 2020. 89/100 — 8 years ago
Rob Taylor
Definitely one of the better Chenin Blancs I've had. Balanced, not tart, or grassy, or overly fruity. Solid. One of my favorite whites in a long time! Z really liked it too. Took to Etts for Thanksgiving.
Got at Vendome. Not a cheap white at $26+ (can't remember exact $), but you get what you pay for. — 2 years ago