Santa Ynez Valley, Central Coast

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! — 14 days ago

Neil liked this

Alban Vineyards

Patrina Alban Estate Syrah 2013

2013 intake. The label was scratched when I bought it, but the cork was perfect. Amazing wine started with the usual little Alban reduced funk but quickly blew off and licorice, iron, cinnamon and nutmeg with long finish. Loved it with Greek food at Athena Grill in Santa Clara, CA. — 7 days ago

Shay and Jan liked this

Belle Glos

Clark & Telephone Vineyard Pinot Noir

My FAVORITE. I have no helpful review. I just know what I like. — 2 months ago

Tensley

Colson Canyon Vineyard Syrah 2008

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
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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

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. — 2 months ago

Tom liked this

Stolpman Vineyards

Estate Grown Ballard Canyon Syrah 2018

Bold, full hints of ripe blackberries, black plums and dark cherries. Dry and balanced tannins / acidity. Wait for the smell of old leather. Great finish. — a month ago

Au Bon Climat

Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir 2023

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
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A Tribute to Grace Wines

Santa Barbara County Grenache 2024

Ted
9.1

Herbs, cinnamon and hints of incense. Light color. Pretty damn good. — 2 months ago

Jeni
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