Santa Maria Valley, Central Coast

Belle Glos

Clark & Telephone Vineyard Pinot Noir 2023

Love this vineyard and their Pinots. Not a bad one in the bunch. Looking for a worthy splurge? Look no further! — 13 days ago

Andrew Murray

Tous les Jours Santa Ynez Valley Syrah 2020

Haven’t had wine in a while but bought this after a wine tasting at the Classic Market Senoia . (Pairs well with Samoas Girl Scout cookies). Very sad times in America tonight. Wine reminding me of beauty. This one hits right. — 13 days ago

Morgan

Twelve Clones Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir 2021

A big, hot cherry bomb. Bright fruit forward with cherry, ripe strawberry, cranberry, cinnamon, ginger, and ripe plum. Medium body, high alcohol, high acid, a long finish, and light tannins with a hint of American oak. — a month ago

Lieu Dit

Santa Ynez Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2022

Is there a better reasonably priced Sauvignon Blanc in CA? (I’m don’t partake often so I’m genuinely curious) — 14 days ago

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Lieu Dit

Santa Maria Valley Melon de Bourgogne 2023

John Howard
9.1

Killer domestic melon! — a month ago

Severn, Laura and 17 others liked this

Au Bon Climat

Santa Barbara County Chardonnay 2014

2014 drunk in 2024. Who knew this would hold up so well over 10 years? At the 2014 price I stand by my earlier statements that this was the best value American wine. Will need to pick up some later vintages to see if this still holds up. — 16 days ago

Belle Glos

Las Alturas Vineyard Pinot Noir

Medium ruby color. Aromas of cherry, cranberry, baking spices and hint of cedar/cigar box. Flavorful, cherry and cedar on the finish. Magnum bottle with MTG night. — 5 days ago

Dawn, Paul and 10 others liked this

Herman Story

Casual Encounters Syrah Blend 2021

Delectable Wine
9.4

Darkly floral and intense, the 2021 Casual Encounters blends black raspberries with cedar shavings, tobacco, and exotic spice. This is elegant in feel, with silken textures and decadently ripe red berry fruits. Cooling acidity maintains a fantastic balance as dark chocolate and balsamic spice firm up the finish, tapering off long and gently tannic. The 2021 is juicy yet expertly balanced. (Eric Guido, Vinous, July 2024)
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Cambria Estate Winery

Katherine's Vineyard Chardonnay

2021 Vintage I think a great buy at $16 nice barrel fermented character baked apple, white flowers, slight butterscotch, medium acidity — a month ago

Bob, Mark and 3 others liked this