Ericsson

8.9

Merlot from some of the oldest Merlot vineyard in Sant Barbara County where the infamous movie was shot and disrupted Merlot’s reputation. Apparently it is making a comeback. — a year ago

Travis Allen

8.9

Bouquet is great, slight spice. Not much of a finish, but I'd get it again. — 10 years ago

Andrew Goldstein

9.0

Light, grapefruit, full body. — 10 years ago

with Lindsey

Kevin Tabellione

9.0

Drinking very well right now. — 11 years ago

Claudia Perez

8.9

Tasted the very newly released 2012 at the Gainey vineyard. Pretty good but needs a little more time. — 12 years ago

Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

9.1

This is one of the first wineries in this region — 12 years ago

Kristen Flynn

9.1

Just lovely by itself! Nice body, smooth finish and just the right balance of dark cherry and spice. — 2 years ago

Brian W. Anderson

8.9

Bright white grape and light citrus peel. Great body. — 9 years ago

with Joy

Sarah Bredall

9.7

Riesling, not Chardonnay. Dry, yet lovely. Pairs well with BBQ chicken. — 10 years ago

Galen Hasler

9.1

100 % Semillon Gainey vnyd. Gorgeous acidity light oak big fleshy flavor. Long finish — 10 years ago

Lyle Roberts-Kaemmer

9.1

very nice and full — 12 years ago

Russell Joy

8.9

Red berries with hint of oak on the nose. Light tannins. — 12 years ago

Jill James

9.5

Sweet and light. — 13 years ago

Austin Bloom

9.0

Birthday wine 🥳 — 6 years ago

Isaac Pirolo

9.3

The Fiddlestix Vineyard is located at mile marker 7.28 on Santa Rosa Road in Lompoc, California, which is situated in the Sta. Rita Hills AVA. In the mid-90's Kathy Joseph of Fiddlehead Cellars, along with the viticultural icon Taz Steinhauer, acquired the 133-acre, former flower farm, across Santa Rosa Road from the Sanford & Benedict Vineyard, and in 1998 they planted 100 acres of Pinot Noir. Aside from the small amount earmarked for Fiddlehead's own production, much of the vineyard is contracted to other producers, including Ampelos, Ancien, Anglim, Arcadian, Bonaccorsi, Dragonette, Jonata, Ken Brown, Hartley-Ostini Hitching Post, Gainey, Ortman, Pali, Paul Lato, Prodigal, RN Estate, Rusack, Summerland, Tyler, Vogelzang, Wedell , and TAZ, not to mention Etude.

Opens with an austere earth note in a tone reminiscent of Barbaresco, and in the words of Miles Raymond, it's "tighter than a nun's ass." 45 minutes later, though, and it's singing and juicy. Black cherry, but not overripe, leads this medium bodied, pungent thinker, while a virtual greenhouse of floral shades help twist and shape its direction. Secondary dusty earth and walnut skin reveal the source of its austerity. True to its terroir, there's a tertiary layer of spice and rocks that provides the depth needed to go from good to great. — 9 years ago

Melody Han

9.4

Love Gainey reds. — 11 years ago

Khris Tabaknek

9.5

Soft and subtle... Fruit forward and lasting taste on the tongue.
Excellent — 12 years ago

Diedra West

8.9

Golden hued. Aromas of ginger, pear, fresh pineapple, baked hazelnut, quince, beeswax, and waxy flowers. On the palate there's abundant fresh ginger, too, plus tropical fruits and buttery nuts. The finish is also gingery. This is not an opulent wine, though; there's balanced acidity to complement all of this lovely spicy tropical ginger. 14.1% abv | $38 (sample) — 12 years ago