Sea Smoke

Ten Estate Vineyard Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2023

9.3

Dark garnet color with a ruby core. Aromas of dark berry fruit, forest floor, lavender and smokey vanilla. Flavors of black cherry, blueberry and blackberry fruit with additional flavors of black licorice, baking spices, savory herbs and roasted nuts. That smokey/oaky vanilla flavor extends to the long and silky finish. More weight, heft, power and concentration than your typical Pinot Noir. The bright acidity balances this wine beautifully. Outstanding! Thanks to Kase and Petey for bringing this wine on our 2026 Cape May, NJ vacation. — 6 days ago

Bob, Joel and 4 others liked this

Sea Smoke

Southing Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir 2023

Stephen Osgood

9.0

delicious biodynamic Sta Rita pinot. tons of salinity and characteristic terroir. — 17 days ago

Liquid Farm

Vogelzang Vineyard Mourvedre Rosé 2025

Brandon Boesch

9.4

Really nice, good fruit and acidity. Strawberries, herbal quality, other good fruits. — a month ago

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Michael David Winery

Freakshow The Strongest Man on Earth Lodi Cabernet Sauvignon

Mary Ellen Bonisteel

9.3

Great wine rated 93 points for the price — 2 months ago

Domaine Vacheron

Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc 2024

Ray Vanderhoff

9.2

Aromas of citrus fruits, orchard fruit, flint/chalk and white flowers. Flavors of grapefruit, lemon, orange zest, fresh leafy herbs along with a distinct mineral/steely note. Long and very elegant finish. Bold and refreshing acidity. Well balanced, medium-minus body, and totally clean. Bright and electric! So delicious and a total crowd pleaser on a hot summer afternoon. Thanks to Kasey and Petey for opening this winner! — 2 months ago

Scott@Mister, Paul and 5 others liked this

Stolpman Vineyards

Estate Grown Ballard Canyon Syrah

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.3

2023 vintage. Banging, as usual, for the price and goes far beyond. 6.24.26. — 3 months ago

Shay, Austin and 10 others liked this

Norman

I like these guys but the fell off my radar.

Belle Glos

Clark & Telephone Vineyard Pinot Noir 2018

Ming L

9.2

The house style is still here with ripe, slightly over extracted blue fruits, baking spices, cocoa, and a plush velvety palate. But the fruits become less confectionary and some savory components have emerged. Acidity seems more apparent. Really nice integration.

I think Pinot bottlings from Belle Glos are at their best with 5-8 years bottle aging. This is another proof. — 16 days ago

Joel, Tom and 1 other liked this