Jeremiah Diaz

8.9

Medium ruby in color; black cherries, blackberries, and wood smoke on the nose; high acidity; medium plus tannins; tastes like black plums, blackberry jam, wet gravel, and a hint of chocolate with a long finish. — a month ago

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. — 9 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! — 2 years ago

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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. — 8 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 — a year ago

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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. — 2 years 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. — 8 months ago

Miles Perry

9.0

An enjoyable Pinot Noir. Attractive aromas, starts with slight acidity and a touch of cinnamon and finishes clean. — a year 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. — 2 years ago

Joe Estrada

9.0

Beautiful representation of Pinot Noir from SB County — 2 years ago