Santa Ynez Valley, Central Coast

Roar

Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir 2023

2023 vintage. Excellent black cherry concentration. Medium body. Enduring. — 10 days ago

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Lieu Dit

Santa Ynez Valley Cabernet Franc

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9.1

One of the best bottles in the longest time, balanced body and tannins, plenty of fruit with that peppery finish — a month ago

Morgan

Twelve Clones Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir 2019

We had the 2019 Vintage on 7/26-27/25. Nice bouquet and palate of black cherry, strawberry and cardomom. Beautiful mouthfeel. New World. Would easily buy more. Classic tastes and aromas of SLH. — a month ago

Belle Glos

Clark & Telephone Vineyard Pinot Noir 2023

Simply delectable. Such a full flavor and on the dry end for a Pinot noir. My wife and I loved — 2 months ago

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. — 4 days ago

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

Piedrasassi

PS Santa Barbara County Syrah

While clearly a labor of love from a family who cares to express it, the 2021 Santa Barbara County Syrah needs time to breathe and allow to open itself up. While a little pour right from the rip is never a bad idea, this particular Piedra Sassi benefits and blossoms from a thorough decant and a smidge of patience. It must be said : I’m getting not only getting good gobs of both wholehearted and heartfelt tones of ‘home’, but deeper notes of some brilliant wine-making going on. This one’s going to be tough to beat for the $. — 17 days ago

Beth Zitzman
with Beth

Cambria Estate Winery

Julia's Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021

Hardly any tannins. Awesome and powerful flavor burst. — a month ago

Peter PhillipsMary Lacagnina
with Peter and Mary

Au Bon Climat

Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir 2023

Classic Pinot with strawberries and cherry aromas. Medium tannins and medium acidity. A good value even on a restaurant menu. Nice with food. Will get again. — a month ago