Santa Maria Valley, Central Coast

Belle Glos

Clark & Telephone Vineyard Pinot Noir

Really enjoyed this wine. Smooth and as others have said, fruit forward. — 14 days 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. — a month ago

Au Bon Climat

Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir 2023

Yummy light pinot noir. Taste of dark, ripe berries — 15 days ago

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! — 2 months ago

Tensley

Colson Canyon Vineyard Syrah 2023

Tensley – Syrah – 2023
Colson Canyon Vineyard – Santa Barbara County – USA 🇺🇸

Overview
100% Syrah from the high-elevation Colson Canyon Vineyard, a benchmark site that consistently delivers powerful yet balanced fruit. This vintage shows tension between ripeness, structure, and freshness.

Aromas & Flavors
Black cherry, blackberry, cracked pepper, violet, licorice, and a subtle smoky undertone. Dark, spicy, and focused.

Mouthfeel
Medium-plus body with sleek acidity and fine, integrated tannins. Concentrated but not heavy, with a long, peppery finish that lingers.

Food Pairings
Grilled lamb, beef skewers, duck confit, pepper-crusted steak, or roasted mushrooms.

Verdict
A balanced, expressive Syrah with depth, spice, and length – a great example of why Santa Barbara continues to challenge the top Rhône-style regions.

Did You Know?
Colson Canyon sits at nearly 1,500 ft elevation, producing small berries with thick skins, a key reason these Syrahs show intense color, aromatics, and age-worthy structure.
— 7 days ago

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Alban Vineyards

Reva Alban Estate Vineyard Syrah 2013

Lots of sediment but turned into lovely wine. Much better than my last one. These apparently need a lot of time. — a day ago

Stolpman Vineyards

Estate Grown Ballard Canyon Syrah 2019

Blackberry, rich and quite thick on palate, but with some very nice underlying acidity that provides some nice tension on the palate and into the lingering finish, very fine Central Coast Syrah! — 2 months ago

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A Tribute to Grace Wines

Santa Barbara Highlands Rosé of Grenache 2024

Santa Barbara highlands radiance in a glass! Yo, I'll pretend I'm rolling through da Wine Ghetto! — 15 days ago

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Paul T HB

Paul T HB

2022 Albert Mann Pinot Gris "Furstentum Vieilles Vignes" Grand Cru Alsace
Bought a couple of these to try out along with s couple more of the other ones
Tegan Marriott

Tegan Marriott

Albert Mann a reputable producer. He's on my wishlist for the future. Post your thoughts on those after.
Paul T HB

Paul T HB

Flat Iron has some bottles

Piedrasassi

PS Santa Barbara County Syrah 2021

Very syrahy. Great with lamb biryani. — 23 days ago

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Alban Vineyards

Patrina Alban Estate Syrah 2010

Katamata olive brine, wet stone and game — a month ago