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Domaine Grosbot Barbara

Tensley

Santa Barbara County Syrah 2022

Freddy R. Troya
9.2

A great representation of an extremely approachable Syrah from Santa Barbara county. Medium-to-full-bodied, rounded and elegant, all red fruits on the nose concours to the palate from beginning to the very end. Medium tannins, some spices and wet woods are easily noticed. It’s a cork and pour, ready to go Syrah. Delicious! — 5 days ago

Andrew, Vanessa and 3 others liked this

Herman Story

Casual Encounters Syrah Blend 2019

Eric Urbani
9.3

In mag and drinking well, could go several years more. Everyone loved it. — a month ago

Eric, Joseph and 14 others liked this
Eric Urbani

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@Joseph Barsky 2019!
Joseph Barsky

Joseph Barsky

@Eric Urbani Thank you for updating. Love Russell’s work.
Eric Urbani

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@Joseph Barsky Me too and great guy to boot. Joined the mag club and glad I did, they have been aging so well.

Boen Wines

'Tri Appellation' Santa Barbara, Monterey, Sonoma County Pinot Noir 2021

Ken Venezio
9.0

Wagner did a nice job with this Pinot. Nice clarity in the glass. Notes of bright cherry, herbal notes, black tea and a ting of vanilla. The finish is more than ample. Maybe the bottle age adds a bit on the back end. Better than its RRV sister. — a month ago

Herman Story

White Hawk Vineyard Syrah 2022

Ericsson
9.3

This is a layered narrative of dark fruits, a dash of black pepper, and that unmistakable hint of smoky earth. And undeniably funky. It’s not just about boldness; it’s about a refined grit, a raw elegance that speaks of rugged vineyards and uncompromising craftsmanship. — 8 days ago

Ted, Andrew and 4 others liked this

Tatomer

Meeresboden Vineyard Grüner Veltliner 2023

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego
9.0

2023 vintage. Wanted the intensity of previous vintages tasted but wasn't getting it on the back palate. Still, would hit this if encountering in the wild. 01.29.25. — 14 days ago

Ted, Daniel and 8 others liked this

Piedrasassi

PS Santa Barbara County Syrah 2021

MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET
8.9

Dill and green peppercorns on the nose. = green and stemmy. Still yummy and very Syrah. — a month ago

Ira, Doug and 1 other liked this

Herman Story

Bolt Cutter Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2015

Eric Urbani
9.2

In Mag, bought in release (2018) and after six years lying down is peaking nicely — 2 months ago

Dawn, Raul and 12 others liked this

Tatomer

Kick-On Ranch Riesling 2021

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego
9.3

2021 vintage. This is a special, straight outta SBC effort that only got bottled in the 375ml format. Graham obviously couldn't call it Auslese, so he called it "4USL353."Haha. Total cheat code. Picked up two cases. Phenomenal. 01.29.25. — 14 days ago

Jan, Tom and 11 others liked this
Pinotman /// Andreas

Pinotman /// Andreas

Have been at the winery in a huge warehouse where he rented a square. Hard to find. One of the nicest guys ever. And solid winemaking on the whites. The reds still need some work.
Pinotman /// Andreas

Pinotman /// Andreas

What i mean is for my ultra high standard on the reds.
Lyle Fass

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@Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego good to know and thanks! He gets a lot of Riesling from me.

Stolpman Vineyards

Para Maria de los Tecolotes Santa Barbara County Red Blend

Jack Petras
9.0

This 2022 Syrah petit Verdot blend is a very easy drinking wine. Has som finesse and subtleties. Cooling finish refreshing palate. — a month ago

Star Lane Vineyard

Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Mike Matsumoto
9.0

ちょっとお高いカリフォルニアのCS。うきうき税込4680円の2016年もの。うーん❤️、ボルドー信者には無理かも知れませんが、個人的にはかなりの高級感。香り、凝縮感、アフターすべて申し分ないです。
#ワイン — a month ago