Nice to taste this Santa Maria Valley bottling alongside the Sta. Rita Hills one. Riper, darker fruits profile but there is still freshness here. Oak is more prominent. Earthier as well with light mushroom and tea leaf notes. Plush palate.
This is a more complex and deeper wine. But I prefer the Sanford bottling slightly. — 2 years ago
INCREDIBLE, best Pinot I’ve ever have. Great valley, great year, the best state — 23 days ago
Trying a new vintage from this famous vineyard. Delicious. — 4 months ago
Simply one of the best domestic Syrahs, from the storied Bien Nacido vineyard. — 2 years ago
Touch of age on a savory dark Syrah. Black pepper, beef and blackberries. — 3 months ago
Everything I love about Syrah. — 9 months ago
Ming L
Nicely aged Pinot in peak form. The nose still shows traces of sweet cherry and raspberry along with steeped red tea, worn leather, baking spice, and dried earth. Palate echoes the nose. Medium body with snappy acidity. Tannins still have good grip.
Can’t get enough of ABC! — 3 hours ago