Santa Rita Hills

We drove down to LA for my cousin's wedding and spent the morning in Sta. Rita Hills to find some new and interesting wines. We were not disappointed.

• 2009 Palmina Traminer Alisos Vineyard 89 Points

  USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Barbara County

  Parent grape of Gewürztraminer with similar taste. Not too sweet.

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• 2009 Palmina Malvasia Bianca Larner Vineyard 88 Points

  USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Ynez Valley

  Muscat and melon nose, but not as sweet. Pleasant pallet with hint of grapefruit

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• 2007 Palmina Sangiovese Undici 90 Points

  USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Ynez Valley

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• 2007 Palmina Alisos Vineyard 88 Points

  USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Barbara County

  Very light sweetness

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• 2005 Palmina Nebbiolo 87 Points

  USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Barbara County

  Very bold and rich flavors

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• 2006 Palmina Savoia 91 Points

  USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Barbara County

  smokey oak and old warm fruit flavors

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• 2006 Palmina Sangiovese Appassimento 89 Points

  USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Barbara County

  Nose of ruby port, but lightly sweet fruit pallet

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You can't go wrong with a name like "SAMsARA"

• 2007 Samsara Pinot Noir Ampelos 87 Points

  USA, California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills

  Bold and big wine. Essence of fruit, but not sweet. A little dry.

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• 2007 Samsara Pinot Noir Melville Vineyard 89 Points

  USA, California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills

  Pleasant nose of fruit. Smooth with nice light sweetness.

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• 2006 Samsara Syrah Alder Springs Vineyard 88 Points

  USA, California, North Coast, Mendocino County

  Raspberry nose, light spice, lightly dry.
  Bold and rich.

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• 2006 Samsara Syrah Ampelos 90 Points

  USA, California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills

  Light spice in nose, lightly sweet. Strong fruit taste. Earthy pallet

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• 2007 Samsara Syrah Verna's Vineyard 91 Points

  USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Barbara County

  The nose is absent of aromas, but the pallet is full of flavor. Lightly sweet.

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• 2009 Babcock Syrah Identity Crisis 88 Points

  USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Barbara County

  It is a Syrah, but it is white.
  Grapefruit nose, light and good fruit flavor.

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• 2008 Babcock Chardonnay 88 Points

  USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Barbara County

  light, pleasant fruit flavors

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• 2009 Babcock Sauvignon Blanc 87 Points

  USA, California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills

  Grapefruit, lightly sweet

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• NV Babcock Red Table Wine 86 Points

  USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Barbara County

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• 2008 Babcock Pinot Noir Rita's Earth Cuvée 88 Points

  USA, California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills

  Heavy oak nose. Bold wine.

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• 2008 Babcock Fathom 92 Points

  USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Ynez Valley

  Interesting oak nose. Pallet has light spice. Very smooth.

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• 2008 Babcock Cabernet Sauvignon New Epoch Reserve 90 Points

  USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Ynez Valley

  Nice oak nose. Pallet has light oak and pleasant fruit flavors.

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• 2008 Babcock Pinot Noir Grand Cuvée 90 Points

  USA, California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills

  light fruit and great pinot in general

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• 2007 Babcock Cabernet Sauvignon The Loin Estelle Vineyard 91 Points

  USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Ynez Valley

  Light oak and good rich fruit flavors.

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They have the best Chardonnays I've ever had.

• 2008 Foley Estates Chardonnay Steel 89 Points

  USA, California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills

  Grapefruit nose and slight buttery flavor. No oak

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• 2007 Foley Estates Chardonnay Rancho Santa Rosa 89 Points

  USA, California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills

  Sharp grapefruit nose. Great fruit pallet.

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• 2007 Foley Estates Chardonnay T Anchor Ranch Sta. Rita Hills 92 Points

  USA, California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills

  Nose is distinct with sharp grapefruit. Great fruit and ever so slightly dry. Nice fruit, but only slightly sweet.

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• 2007 Foley Estates Pinot Noir Rancho Santa Rosa 90 Points

  USA, California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills

  Nose of a great pinot with light oak. Pallet has berry flavors and light oak.

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• 2007 Foley Estates Pinot Noir Bar Lazy S Ranch 91 Points

  USA, California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills

  Nose: oak and spicy berry and pepper.
  Pallet: lightly dry with smooth fruit flavors.
  Equal to Windy Oaks Pinot Noir Proprietor's Reserve

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• 2007 Foley Estates Pinot Noir JA Ranch 92 Points

  USA, California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills

  light nose. Rich wine with light fruit flavors. Well balanced oak flavors

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• 2009 Foley Estates Chardonnay Steel 90 Points

  USA, California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills

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• 2009 Foley & Johnson Rosé 88 Points

  USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Ynez Valley

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