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Roar

Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir 2023

2023 vintage. Excellent black cherry concentration. Medium body. Enduring. — 11 days ago

Ira, Ted and 15 others liked this

Ceritas

Peter Martin Ray Vineyard Chardonnay 2016

Decent but could use a little more oomph — 8 days ago

Tom, Pooneet and 5 others liked this

Mount Eden Vineyards

Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot Noir 2013

Winemaker dinner at Nari. Fabulous and if not tied for WOTN it might win in some cases. — 17 days ago

Scott@Mister, Tom and 6 others liked this
Ron R

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They make a brilliant cab, too, as I’m sure you are aware…

Pisoni Vineyards

Estate Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir 2005

Still kickin’. Nose: Cherry tobacco, exquisite, raisins. Palate: low tannins, long finish, hints of plum. No decanting needed. Drink now. — 5 days ago

Au Bon Climat

Santa Barbara County Chardonnay 2023

Smooth, light oak up front, crisp finish — 2 days ago

Domaine Eden

Santa Cruz Mountains Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

2019 Cab at Kuumbwa Jazz Club in Santa Cruz. Raul Midon concert. — 6 days ago

Kathryn Kennedy

Santa Cruz Mountains Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Good and complex but the price is definitely high thankfully was a gift — 12 days ago

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Ridge Vineyards

Monte Bello Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2009

Delicious per usual. Last had 2 years ago and this is in a nice place. Perfect with skirt steak off the grill. A treat. — 16 days ago

Dave, Ira and 4 others liked this
Dave

Dave

A treat, indeed!

Mount Eden Vineyards

Santa Cruz Mountains Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Winemaker dinner at Nari. This was clearly young and tasted next to the 2011 missing the depth of maturity — 17 days ago

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Oops. That’s disappointing…
Norman

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It’s just too young. The older 2011 version was excellent.
Norman

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2011 would rate a 9.4/9.5

Hahn Winery

SLH Santa Lucia Highlands Estate Grown Pinot Noir 2021

Medium ruby color. Aromas of cherry, cranberry and hints of red licorice. Cherry and cola on the palate, with a black tea finish. Paired nicely with pulled pork sandwiches.

🏅91 Points - Wine Spectator
— a month ago

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Dave

Dave

I think Hahn's "special" productions deserve some love.