Tag Archives: Santa Barbara
Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, Au Bon Climat, Santa Maria Valley, California, 2014, 13.5% abv, US$25
So, there I was, standing in the American wine aisle at Tamura’s in Lahaina, Maui. I know what you’re thinking – “Who goes to Maui to buy wine!?” I hadn’t really intended to, but there I was, trying to … Continue reading →
Posted in California, OTHER, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, WHITE
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Tagged 2014, ABC, Au Bon Climat, california, Jim Clendenen, Pinot Blanc, pinot gris, Santa Barbara, Santa Maria Valley, US, white wine
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Qupé, Syrah, Bien Nacido Vineyard, Santa Maria Valley, Santa Barbara, California, 14.5% abv, 2005
When I started planning the brief trip to Santa Barbara, I also began to plot my assault on a bottle of locally produced Qupé. It’s challenging to find in my corner of the world and this winery owned by winemaker Bob Lindquist … Continue reading →
Posted in California, OTHER, Red, Shiraz / Syrah
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Tagged Au Bon Climat, Bien Nacido, Bob Lindquist, Buellton, california, cool climate syrah, Hitching Post 2, Qupé, red wine, Santa Barbara, Santa Maria Valley
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