Bonnie Chu

9.0

Oceana extended happy hour — a year ago

Scott E. Becker

9.2

[Tasted on August 8, 2020 at Oceana in Santa Monica]

86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot, 2% Malbec and 2% Cabernet Franc. Black currant, blueberry, fig, espresso, licorice, sweet cedar and graphite. — 4 years ago

Scott E. Becker

9.1

[Tasted on August 5, 2020 at Oceana in Santa Monica]

Tart cherry, black raspberry, tar, leather, mint and a hint of iron on the finish. Another excellent vintage from Produttori del Barbaresco. — 4 years ago

Scott E. Becker

9.2

[Tasted on August 3, 2020 at Oceana in Santa Monica]

Blueberry, dark cherry, spice, smoke, mineral, licorice and white pepper. Canary Hill Vineyard, owned by Ken Wright, is located in the Eola-Amity Hills sub-AVA on an east facing slope with Jory volcanic soil. — 4 years ago

Scott E. Becker

9.2

[Tasted on February 11, 2023 at Oceana in Santa Monica and again on November 24, 2023 at Home with Michael, Rachel and Kat]

Black cherry, mocha, clove and spice. Beautiful vintage of Evenstad Reserve. — a year ago

Scott E. Becker

9.1

[Tasted on August 7, 2020 at Oceana in Santa Monica]

Red fruit and a hint of vanilla on the nose. Blueberry, cherry and cranberry fruit, with tea, clove, graphite and cinnamon. Another nice vintage of Yamhill Cuvée. — 4 years ago

Scott E. Becker

9.0

[Tasted on August 3, 2020 at Oceana in Santa Monica]

Black currant, blackberry, fig, tea, cocoa, pencil box, cedar and spice. Made from estate fruit from Gamble Family’s Oakville vineyard and fruit sourced throughout the Napa Valley. 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Malbec, 4% Cabernet Franc, 1% Merlot and 1% Petit Verdot — 4 years ago

Scott E. Becker

9.3

[Tasted on August 8, 2020 at Oceana in Santa Monica]

Dried cherry, blueberry, roses, sage, cinnamon and mint. Savory wine with well integrated tannins. Wine had a barnyard note initially, which blew off after 30 minutes. Excellent Barolo. — 4 years ago

Scott E. Becker

9.0

[Tasted on August 6, 2020 at Oceana in Santa Monica]

Strawberry and cherry fruit with orange notes, roses, herbes de Provence and chalky minerality. — 4 years ago

Scott E. Becker

9.2

[Tasted on August 4, 2020 at Oceana in Santa Monica]

Cherry and plum fruit with tar, tobacco, earth, spice and licorice. Another fine vintage from Caparzo. Great QPR. — 4 years ago