Malibu, South Coast

Bellwether

Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2010

Oodles of Coonawarra mint on the nose. The medium bodied palate shows blackberry, dark chocolate, and that same mint. If you ever wanted to know what an excellent Coonawarra Cabernet was like buy a bottle of this - it is textbook. Great winemaking from Sue Bell. Barb and I did vintage there in 2021. — 20 days ago

Rob, Rick and 11 others liked this

Yalumba

The Cigar Menzies Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

Not overly complex but nonetheless delightful. Sweet Coonawarra dusty tannin! — 3 months ago

Bedrock Wine Co.

T'n'S Blocks Hudson Vineyard South Syrah

2018 vintage. Decanted and tasted after 1.5 hours. Medium body. Excellent, dark color. Some leaner fruits balanced with earth and spices. On the prettier side of the ledger currently. 1.2.26. — 6 months ago

Bob, Andrew and 12 others liked this

Los Pilares

Grenache Carignan Blend 2013

Los Pilares San Diego County Red Blend 2013: Fresh. Natural. Extraordinary. Consisting of 50% Grenache & 50% Carignan, this was a light-bodied, extremely unique wine. Red fruits (cranberry & cherry). Plum. Earth. Short finish. For me, the wine was a bit thin on structure but very clean & natural tasting. This was my first San Diego County wine and it left me quite intrigued & impressed. Hoping to explore other San Diego wines in the near future. Cheers🍷 — 5 years ago

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Wynns Coonawarra Estate

Coonawarra Shiraz 2017

Very smooth red wine on a budget! This is the Shiraz Merlot. — 6 years ago

Bowen Estate

Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Henry, George and Belle at Fitz house — 7 years ago

Hamilton Russell Vineyards

Hemel-En-Aarde Valley Pinot Noir 2022

High acidity and light bodied with bright red fruit flavors — 14 days ago

Joel, Ira and 1 other liked this

Botanica

Mary Delany Collection Pinot Noir 2019

Tart red cherry, light body, surprising prominent peppery tannins. Meet the Maker tasting. — 2 months ago

J. Lohr

South Ridge Paso Robles Syrah 2020

Ah, J. Lohr. Lovely red of blood color. Aroma of wet leaves, earth and berry compote. Slightest hint of Band-aid. Flavors are Christmas pudding meets cherry chocolate cheesecake. Bright flavors with plenty of herbs and licorice in there. Really like fresh fruit. Apples? Yeah, I think I’ve had apples like this wine in flavor. Also has perfect balance of tannins and acids. This is really nice central coastal Syrah. — 6 months ago

Douglas, ESF and 2 others liked this

Penfolds

Bin 128 Coonawarra Shiraz 2003

Beautiful with casa Nostra pizza and delightful friends — 4 years ago

Southern Right

Walker Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2018

Reona liked more than me — 6 years ago

Wilson Creek

Almond White Blend

Quite almond forward and sweet. Good for dessert or mimosas. — 6 years ago

St. Hugo

Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Good Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
— 9 days ago

Bob, Dave and 2 others liked this

Jacob's Creek/Orlando

Reserve Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2024

First impression of this wine is smooth. Full bodied with a smooth finish. Excellent wine. — 3 months ago

Yalumba

The Menzies Coonawara Cabernet Sauvignon

Right in its drinking window, menthol, eucalyptus and black fruits all in harmony with fine tannins. — 3 months ago

Wynns Coonawarra Estate

Black Label Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 1996

Bought at the winery after tasting in 1999, my first pilgrimage to Coonawarra. Opened very stinky but blew off with air over 30 mins to beautiful fragrant nose and that sweet soft tannin of an aged Coonawarra Cabernet. Drank gloriously over the next two hours. Still full of life at 29 years old. — 7 months ago

Penley Estate

Phoenix Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Surprisingly solid Cabernet for the money! — 7 months ago

A Tribute to Grace Wines

Hofer Vineyard Grenache 2019

What can I say I love anything Angela makes, and the new Tribute to Grace tasting room in Los Alamos is a gem. My Dad declared this was his favorite wine ever and my mom is from nearby Cucamonga, so let’s just say everyone was happy. For that reason, wine of our trip out west after not seeing the folks for 18 months. As always, just incredibly elegant Grenache, light on its feet, but not without its nuanced power — 5 years ago

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Kamall

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Thanks! I’m in Los Olivos right now and was wondering whether I should go there! Will wander up later today…
Ben Lehman

Ben Lehman

@Kamall That’s awesome! Well worth the stop! And bell’s restaurant down the road is very good