Santa Clara Valley, Central Coast
Byron
Monument Pinot Noir
Damn, this is one hell of a blackberry punch! The nose explodes forth with lush, ripe red fruits, velvet, leather, coca and delicate wood notes. The palate has some pretty prominent notes of vanilla, with silky tannins, dark chocolate and explosive strawberry, blackberry and black cherry. Really delicious. — a day ago
Satori
Harmonic Convergence Estate Petite Sirah Blend
A terrific blend or at least it was for 2013. Big flavor. — 5 days ago
El Vaquero
Athena Vineyard Cabernet Franc 2037
2020 rose of Pinot noir El vaquero. I thought it was great — 12 days ago
Fess Parker
The Big Easy Santa Barbara County Syrah Blend 2018
Blend of 57% Syrah, 24% Petite Sirah & 19% Grenache, deep Ruby with aromas of berry fruits, vanilla and smoky spice. On the palate flavors of ripe black cherry and blackberry with vanilla, cacao ondine licorice. Long finish, fine soft tannins, ending with fruit, oak, spice and vanilla. Nice has good short term aging. — 6 days ago
Pisoni Vineyards
Estate Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir 2012
Beautifully evolved almost chambertin like. Still deep and with some viscosity but showing a lot of grand cru burgundy notes. Power and finesse. Really glad I waited 10 years on this puppy. Awesome @Jeff Pisoni — 12 days ago
Jonata Winery
La Sangre de Jonata Ballard Canyon Syrah 2015
1 hour decant. Old meets new. Striking aromatics of thyme, rosemary, sage, and turkey drippings, sitting atop roasted plum and bramble. Rich and ripe with a plush, velvety mouthfeel. Syrah and Merlot? — 6 days ago
Presqu'ile Winery
Presqu'ile Vineyard Chardonnay 2019
Pale lemon with stone and tropical fruit aromas and floral notes. On the palate flavors of apple, pear and lemon citrus with a light floral spice tone. Lively acidity, medium finish ending with fruit, citrus and spice. — 5 days ago
Clay Bullwinkel
Delectable is incorrect. Actually is Piacines 2021 Verdejo, a Spanish white varietal. — 5 days ago