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Paicines, Central Coast

Tensley

Colson Canyon Vineyard Syrah 2008

Doug Powers
9.2

Rich red fruits, despite the 15% ABV, this smells and tastes like a cool climate Syrah (my vague recollection was that 2008 was a cooler year, though this vineyard usually produces the ripest and most high-octane Syrah in the Tensley stable), nice balance, lingering finish, very fine!’ — 11 days ago

Jim Powers
with Jim
Ira, Tom and 7 others liked this
Anthony De Blasi

Anthony De Blasi

Great, thanks a lot for the feedback!!! I will check for the other references but I must admit that US wines are not that much available in Belgium. However, Ravenswood is sold at my local wineshop though
Doug Powers

Doug Powers

@Anthony De Blasi, you say Ravenswood is sold at your local shop (and I apologize last night for not realizing you’re in Belgium) — note that the really inexpensive Ravenswood Zin is just so-so, try one of the single vineyard to get a better feel.
Anthony De Blasi

Anthony De Blasi

👍thanks

Daou Vineyards

Pessimist Paso Robles Red Blend 2023

Mariko
9.0

Earthy and peppery. — a month ago

Au Bon Climat

Santa Barbara County Chardonnay 2024

Thomas Hillskog
9.0

Still young. — a month ago

Daou Vineyards

Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon 2023

Adam
9.0

Richly sweet flavor profile of berry and cherry, with hints of spice and smokiness. Heavy but to too much so. Very smooth finish. A high quality wine, and more enjoyable than other Cab Sauvs that I’ve tried. — a day ago

Au Bon Climat

Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir 2023

Jeremiah Diaz
9.4

Clear, pale ruby in color; on the nose, it's clean with medium intensity primary and secondary aromas of raspberries, pomegranates, and cloves; on the palate, it's dry with high acidity, low tannins, medium alcohol, medium body, and pronounced intensity primary and secondary flavors of cherries, cranberries, dried leaves, and hibiscus with a long finish. This wine is complex and balanced. Overall, I rate this wine as very good. Nellie likes it too. — 19 days ago

Nellie Bauman
with Nellie

Alban Vineyards

Reva Alban Estate Vineyard Syrah 2011

Brandon Boesch
9.8

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. — 2 months ago

Tom liked this

Saxum Vineyards

James Berry Vineyard Red Rhône Blend 2010

Joseph Barsky
9.8

2010 James Berry rough by our buddy Rob went up after the 2013 Alban Patrina. Wow, a Syrah blend with plenary of Grenache, it was more elegant and very smooth with velvet mouthfeel and red fruits. Long finish. Lovely evening. — 7 days ago

Shay and Jan liked this

Austin Hope

Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon 2023

Jamie Amann
10

Had a deep red color in the center of the glass and was blood red on the edges. Smelled oaky and tasted of blackberries and red fruit. — 18 days ago

Stolpman Vineyards

Estate Grown Ballard Canyon Syrah

Doggfather
9.6

Perfect Santa Barbara Syrah — 2 hours ago

Domaine de la Côte

Bloom's Field Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir

Mark Rosse
9.4

12.5% with lots of sediment. The glass was partially clouded with sediment. That doesn’t happen often with Pinot. A beauty. — 2 months ago