Donald Williams

9.5

We never get tired of this one. Perfect balance. — 5 months ago

with Bonnie

Parker McCrary

9.3

A great natural wine — a year ago

Galen Hasler

9.1

Rich style — 2 years ago

Neil Valenzuela

9.0

Deep ruby color. Aromas of blackberry, plum, violets, vanilla and baking spices. Delicious red and black fruit on the palate with a black tea finish. Paired nicely with some steaks and baked potatoes. — 5 years ago

Kyle Lockhart

9.0

Such an amazing expression of a variety outside it’s expected environment. Truly a fun wine to drink. — 6 years ago

Katie MacDonald

8.9

Tastes almost jammy - very easy to drink. — 6 years ago

Mark Tichenor

10

Crisp, Dry, Acidic while being able to taste the terroir! Love it. — 7 years ago

Marisa Sullivan

9.2

Christmas Eve pre-dinner wine (there will be more). Loved it for a lighter evening warm up wine. 🎅 🎄 — 6 months ago

Brandon Boesch

9.4

This is nice. Actually needed. Minute to open up. Awesome with Chinese takeout. There’s good acidity, strawberries, oranges, some saline, also a hint of baking spice. One of the best roses I’ve had from SB. — 9 months ago

Joe Estrada

9.3

A beautiful Syrah paired with Braised Beef Short Ribs — 5 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.5

Tasted blind, presented by Sue Bell. I picked Riesling, Australian and missed Porongurups WA. A brilliant Riesling made by Rob Diletti at Castle Rock WA. Lovely aromatics of Musk and Bath Talc. At 5 years the acid had settled and the citrus was going towards stone fruit. Really enjoyed this. — 5 years ago

Joe Boyd

9.4

Truly enjoyed — 6 years ago

Jay Eagan

9.3

Really well made! — 6 years ago

with Kristine

Christina berwick

9.0

Pineapple mimosa — 7 years ago

Doug Powers

8.9

Floral Vermentino aromas and flavors, Fiano supplies nice weight and depth, last bottle, but just a super enjoyable $13 Australian white!! — 8 months ago

with Jim

Bob McDonald

9.1

See previous Delectable notes for Bellwether Montepulciano. Bellwether is based In Coonawarra but these grapes come from the warmer Riverland area perfectly suited to Monte like its homeland of Abruzzo in Italy. This had a youthful colour - fruit driven with minimal oak influence. Medium to full bodied showing plums and aniseed. Can be drunk now or experience short term cellaring. Barb and I loved having a hand in making this wine when we did vintage at Bellwether in 2021. — a year ago

Jay Eagan

9.7

One of the great young wine makers in Santa Barbara, this was his last Pinot Noir. Phenomenal!2017 — 5 years ago

with Kristine

Neil Valenzuela

9.0

Pale yellow color. Aromas of orange pith, orange blossoms and wet slate. Bursting with flavor- pineapple, dried apricot and melon.

79% Chardonnay, 14% Viognier and 7% Albariño — 6 years ago

Tina Cox

9.0

Another great astor wines suggestion. I served chilled. Very cool label/bottle — 7 years ago

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9.4

The 2016 Syrah Watch Hill Vineyard is dense, powerful and super-concentrated. Inky blue/purplish fruit, lavender, menthol, licorice and spice notes are all amped up in this rich, beautifully resonant Syrah. Dollops of Viognier add brightness and floral top notes, but the Watch Hill remains a pretty big, yet nuanced, wine. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, September 2018) — 8 years ago