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Sawyer Lindquist Vineyard Sonnie's Syrah 2014
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Sawyer Lindquist Vineyard Grenache 2016
Drank with onion and pepper brats and peach, tomato, and corn salad at Grand Lake cousin’s camp (2021). Light mouthfeel, hint of pepper and spice, but the spice might be the peppers. Raspberry, strawberry, and mild blueberries. Lighter than my style but good with the brats and good fruit. — 4 years ago
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Reserve Santa Barbara County Syrah 2013
Color still very youthful. Nose is somewhat sultry, even with significant air. Lots of smoky gravel, juniper berry, tart dark berry, sweat, dark liquid minerals, dried irises. Focused and more berry-centric in the mouth, concentrated, with a long fragrant finish. A small note of alcoholic pepperiness accompanies some some remains tannin. Lots of unique character. — 5 years ago
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Purisima Mountain Vineyard Syrah 2010
Wow. This was an absolutely stunning btl of Syrah. On the nose: violets, olive brine, bacon, soft vanilla cream, blackberry, dried blackberry, soft leather...amazing complexity. On the palate: fantastic acidity and density, pure syrah fruit, and very soft tannin on the finish. — 4 years ago
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Los Olivos Vineyard Marsanne 2010
Mature. At end of life but consistent. — 3 days ago
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Central Coast Syrah 2006
Surprisingly good for its age. Was blinded on this and called 2013 Northern Rhone. Couldn’t believe this held together so well. Current releases of this wine aren’t nearly this good. — 3 months ago
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Santa Barbara County Grenache 2017
Earthier than expected. Cool. — 4 years ago
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Alban Vineyard Roussanne 1993
An experience wine to know, love and appreciate the history and genius of Bob Lindquist in birthing Santa Barbara/Central Coast as one of the great wine regions of the world. Here is proof. At 22 years young, a revelation in ageable Rousanne From Alban vineyard. Reduced with some matchstick, the fruit is mostly cider apples, but the long oak toast and yeasty, buttery golden color and honeyed deliciousness make this a wine to remember. Most will dismiss it as lightly oxidized, nutty or flat. But, there is charm and intrigue and the right pairing will entrance those who love wines from Jurancon and appreciate aged whites.
Glad I have more to share in the years to come. — 5 years ago
Brandon Boesch
Wow! Has a lot left in this one. Pepper, game, herbs, plums, herbal raspberry jam, just keeps going. There’s a nice freshness to it as it lingers. Almost mint and berries. Just outstanding. Not your average CA syrah! — 4 days ago