Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.4

2022 vintage. This was rocking. Medium body. Off the charts nose. Gorgeous dialogue between the levels of concentration and subtleties. 13.0% ABV and 322 cases made. A fave Syrah/Pinot producer from the Santa Ynez Valley/Santa Barbara area and always look forward to their yearly interpretations of the lands. 4.3.24. — 22 days ago

Miles Perry

9.0

An enjoyable Pinot Noir. Attractive aromas, starts with slight acidity and a touch of cinnamon and finishes clean. — 5 months ago

Jeremiah Diaz

9.0

Deep ruby color. Intense oak with plumb and black cherries on the nose. Tastes like black pepper, smoke, and dark fruits. Good acidity and medium plus tannins with a long finish. Nellie did not like this one. — a year ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.3

2018 vintage. Winemaker Matt Brady tames the hedonism of the Santa Rita Hills (only for a spell, don’t fret) and adds a little body, earth and spicefest to this offering. Doesn’t hurt that the juice is from 100% Pommard (muscular/hevvy Pinot) clone. Ruffly, 150 cases made. Find you do, acquire you must. — a year ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.3

2022 vintage. Medium body. Less powerful than that same vintage Kessler-Haak. This is 100% Dijon clones (115 and 667) so it's "prettier" than the other Fe Ciega efforts. Still worth seeking out and enjoying. 13.0% ABV and 277 cases. 4.3.24. — 22 days ago

Miles Perry

9.1

Love the silky texture of this rich Chardonnay. A touch of oakyness on the palate. — 4 months ago

Jeremiah Diaz

9.5

Medium straw color; Lemon zest, honey dew, and apricot on the nose; medium plus acidity; tastes like beeswax, a little butter, and a hint of chamomile with a medium finish. This is a really delicately flavored wine. Good quality as far as I can judge. Nellie likes it — 9 months ago

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Jeremiah Diaz

9.4

Pale to medium copper in color; citrus zest, honey, and apricots on the nose; high acidity; tastes like grapefruit peel, honeydew, dried apricots, and saline with a long fruity finish. Nellie likes it. I love it. — 2 months ago

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Jeremiah Diaz

9.0

Deep purple in color; cedar, dried figs, and black cherries on the nose; medium acidity; medium tannins; tastes like blackberry jam, a hint of chocolate, and wet gravel with a long peppery finish. Nellie says is fine. I like it, but there's a little too much oak. Still a really good wine. — 8 months ago

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Jeremiah Diaz

9.2

Medium pink color. Smells like strawberries and pomegranates on the nose. Tastes like cranberries, strawberries, and raspberries. Intense, but balanced acidity with a long finish. Nellie likes it too! — a year ago

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