Central Coast

" The grapes were destemmed, but not crushed, to maintain the maximum number of whole berries. Prior to fermentation, the grapes were cold soaked for two days before the free-run juice was separated from the press to reduce the astringency. The lots for this wine were fermented in a combination of

"The wine has the sweet black cherry and dark berry fruit character that distinguishes California's finest Cabernet Sauvignon's, and its ripe fruit is supported by velvety tannins and well-integrated oak. This is a wine of excellent depth, richness, and length on the palate. Enjoy with a wide array

" Cline Ancient Vines Zinfandel shows wonderful, fat strawberry, with coffee and chocolate characters. Aging in new and used wood has lent this wine a subtle vanilla quality that nicely complements the explosive fruit notes. Ripe fruit and soft tannins make this mouth coating rich vintage a nice

"Not only does it show great varietal expression with a depth of rich cherry, dark fruit and vanilla toast but it is full, fleshy and fun to drink - a classic Cabernet to be enjoyed with all occasions. Pair with rich foods such as roast lamb, steak au poivre, or potatoes au gratin." ~Winery Notes

Wine Advocate 90"Calera’s 2011 Chardonnay Central Coast is super-impressive, especially for the money. A textured, inviting wine, the 2011 boasts gorgeous depth and tons of finesse. Deeply expressive varietal notes wrap around the creamy finish. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2016." ~AG

Wine & Spirits 96"Gavin Chanin sources this wine from Bien Nacido's W Block'some of the oldest vine material in the Santa Maria Valley. The Miller family planted the stony benchland to riesling in 1973, then grafted it over to Clone 4 chardonnay in 1990. (Chanin discovered this parcel of vines

"Cupcake Chardonnay was crafted to emphasize the Central Coasts creamy and structured Chardonnay character. It starts off with a touch of apple, a hint of tropical fruits and is complimented by a balance of vanilla and spice. We used malolactic fermentation with aging in small barrels to provide a

International Wine Cellar 90"Light gold. Lemon pith, dried pear, peach and a hint of oak spice on the oily, fragrant nose. Ripe, round and generous but with good energy to the flavors of dried pit fruits, candied lemon and marzipan. Sappy, deeply pitched and rich, with very good finishing volume

"A classic blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, and Petite Verdot. Richly textured, it has flavors of cherry, chocolate, black raspberry and vanilla, which lead to a full, lingering finish. Enjoy with grilled or roasted meats and hearty vegetable dishes."

"Part of the Central Coast's SIP (Sustainability in Practice) system, Candor isn't just a great buy, it's produced via smart, sustainable farming practices that what's in the bottle is as do-right as it is delicious. All black plums, spice, and smoke, this non-vintage blend of Merlot from different

" The name Wild Horse is synonymous with incredible Pinot Noirs. Offering up vibrant aromas and flavors of cherry, pomegranate, cola, and Asian spices, our Pinot Noirs are consistently praised for their complexity and good value. They are, without a doubt, the most food-friendly red wines we

"This wine exhibits classic varietal characteristics with aromas of ripe pineapple, fresh Gala apples, pear and candied lemon. The palate has a weight that belies its unoaked status with a rich entry of fresh citrus fruit that leads into secondary aromas of fig and mineral. Finishing clean and crisp

"Our Pinot Noir has the aroma of cherries that carries through the palate with a touch of red currants and a hint of spice. It's reminiscent of a cherry cupcake with currant coulis." ~ Winery Notes

"Rich and enticing, the Cupcake Cabernet Sauvignon is a balance between generous profiles of fruit and oak. This full-bodied yet smooth Cabernet Sauvignon displays soft tannins, with primary fruit flavors of blackberry, dark cherry and plums. The dark fruits melt with the flavors of mocha and toasty

"Beautifully balanced and easy to enjoy, our Chardonnay brims with tropical fruit, guava and peach character, with hints of caramel and oak spice. The lively fruit flavors first dance on the palate, and then turn creamy, before lingering in the full, toasty finish." ~Winery Notes

"The Adobe Red is a proprietary blend with ripe flavors of cherry, plum and vanilla bean, with rich spicy blueberry and cherry notes. The tannins are supple, and the balanced oak character adds an additional vanilla not." ~Winery notes

"An exciting blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah and Barbera to create an adventurously robust yet smooth red wine with mouth-filling flavors of blackberry, black cherry and plum, and a smooth, spicy finish. " ~Winery Notes

"When I first met Dave, we talked about making a Chardonnay that captured the distinct citrus notes of the Central Coast. With its big fruit and loads of spice, we think this wine lives up to that promise. We hope you agree." - Steve Reeder

"Full-bodied, rich wine with soft, full tannins and primary fruit flavors of cherry, dark berry and blueberry. Secondary flavors of chocolate and cassis are complex with hints of toast and creamy oak." ~Winery notes

Wine Advocate 90"Calera’s 2011 Pinot Noir Central Coast wafts from the glass with freshly cut flowers, sweet red berries and mint. This is a fairly laid-back vintage for the wine, with less of the pure breed of the 2009 and 2010, but frankly that may be an unfair comparison as those wines were

"Dark and lovely, the Hahn Winery 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon fills the nose with aromas of red and dark fruits, plum and espresso. Notes of roasted berries and spice fill the mouth, lifted by melting tannins. A delicate thread of acidity helps carry the length well into the finish.This Cabernet

"Aromas of boysenberry and blueberries evolve into soft spice accentuated by rich dark chocolate and a long soft finish." ~ Winery Notes

"The aromas are characteristic of the cool Central coast vineyards that yielded the majority of the grapes for this wine. Red berry perfume with a touch of cinnamon spice, wrapped in a blanket of subtle French oak. Breathe it in. This is one of Pinot Noir's great pleasures. The taste is pure Pinot,

"It is fair to say no one has done more for the Rhone Ranger movement in this country than John Alban. First and foremost, the Alban wines have led the way in terms of quality for many years. A founder of the hugely successful Hospice du Rhone, Alban has also planted and developed a number of clones

"An excellent expression of the varietal, this full-bodied Syrah presents a pleasant combination of rich texture, solid acidity and velvety tannins. This distinctive, deep-ruby Syrah elicits smoky-sweet aromas of ripe plum, wild berry and spice. Lush layers of dark fruit flavors are complemented by