Carmel Valley, Central Coast

Alban Vineyards

Pandora Edna Valley Grenache Syrah 2008

15.9% needed 1.25 hours decant — 20 days ago

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Lieu Dit

Santa Ynez Valley Chenin Blanc 2023

Had this at Comedor in Austin TX last night. The food there was overly hyped up, over smoked! Glad of this even though it's 3 times overpriced in retail! — 4 months ago

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Presqu'ile Winery

Presqu'ile Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021

Good and balanced with a long finish but with a slightly earthy flavour that I did not quite like. — 5 months ago

Qupé

Bien Nacido Hillside Estate Syrah 1995

Stunning, raspberry, leather, and white pepper more reminiscent of Cote Rotie than California. Great depth, I’m crushed that this is my last bottle. — 6 months ago

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Alban Vineyards

Seymour's Vineyard Syrah 2014

Seymours is my favorite Alban. Never disappoints.This needs another 5 years at least, but will last much longer

Jebs 98 point review The 2014 Seymour's comes from a higher elevation site that’s hammered by the winds off the Pacific Ocean. Classic Seymour’s all the way with its huge nose of black fruits, tobacco, ground pepper, crushed rocks, and ample meatiness, this beauty hits the palate with full-bodied richness, a deep, layered mid-palate, building tannins, and a great finish. While the Seymour’s is always the most backward and austere of the three single-vineyard Syrahs, the forward nature of the 2014 vintage shows in the wine’s texture and slightly more charming, forward character. Nevertheless, this brilliant Syrah will cruise for 20+ years in cold cellars.
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— 8 months ago

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We have started our “dry month.” One week in and will restart over thanksgiving. If I didn’t have so much wine, would probably give it up. I’m more productive without alcohol…

Chanin

Bien Nacido Vineyard Chardonnay 2021

N white flowers.
P nice acid. Mineral. Undefined citrus. Elegantly rich. Burgundian.

Darkroom *

Grapevine 39 3/5 else 40.50
— a month ago

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Jonata Winery

La Sangre de Jonata Ballard Canyon Syrah 2015

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9.4

Lonesome Dove — 3 months ago

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Alban Vineyards

Reva Alban Estate Vineyard Syrah 2011

Beautiful wine. Tasting outstanding. Dark purple fruits and berries, olive brine, dried flowers, cured meat. Its dry lingering finish of fruit and olive just lingers. This is great with 3 hours of air. So glad to have gotten this bottle. Rhone ranger!!! Probably has another 5+ years of evolution in it, maybe more. — 5 months ago

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Jonata Winery

Todos Ballard Canyon Red Bordeaux Blend 2019

Great blend with literally the kitchen sink of varietals (10!). Haven’t had their more pricy cuvées but if this is any indication, they knock it out of the park! Side note, gorgeous tasting room. @Ryan Colthorp came visit for a wine trip! — 5 months ago

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Jonata Winery

El Alma de Jonata Ballard Canyon Cabernet Franc Blend 2011

Dark peppery fruit. Lush with black cherry. Good balance. Delicious — 8 months ago

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Cambria Estate Winery

Katherine's Vineyard Chardonnay 2021

Very nice Chardonnay! Yellowish with pear, apple, white floral, and piney aromas. Nice body with a long finish. A little bit of butter and tartness. Great with our Salmon and Risotto! — 8 months ago

Edna Valley Vineyard

Central Coast Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

Medium ruby color.
Aromas of red fruit, licorice.
Dry. Flavors of cassis, soft vanilla, licorice, blackberry leaf. Rich, velvety tannins. Juicy!

Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 2/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5
— 3 years ago

Alban Vineyards

Patrina Alban Estate Syrah 2018

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9.3

Beautiful CA Syrah that mimics North Rhône well. This 18 needs another 5 yrs.

Beautiful fruits, black fruits, roasted chestnuts, smoked meats, round acidity and rich, well polished finish. Reminds me of many Rostaing’s I’ve had.
— 2 months ago

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Talley Vineyards

Rosemary's Vineyard Pinot Noir 2023

Smells like an Oregon pinot! Had a lot of minerality, almost a little graphite-y, with a slight tartness. Great! — 3 months ago

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Belle Glos

Clark & Telephone Vineyard Pinot Noir

My FAVORITE. I have no helpful review. I just know what I like. — 5 months ago

Cambria Estate Winery

Julia's Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021

This 21 was better than expected. Was gifted to me and went perfectly with some casual carry out Chinese appetizers. Soft and spicy with gorgeous fruits not too tart and not flabby. — 7 months ago

Zaca Mesa

Santa Ynez Valley Syrah 2010

13.5% abv. Little viognier. Label says “ savor it over the next ten years”. We sure did. Even more tasty in 2025. — 8 months ago

Lieu Dit

Santa Ynez Valley Sauvignon Blanc

Lemon, fresh herbs. Clean and crisp. — 9 months ago

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