South Coast Wines
Malibu Rocky Oaks 2009 Syrah (Los Angeles County)
- $27
Dark and berrylicious, a Syrah with leather, cedar and mint undertones that’s both dense and rustic. Its dark plum, boysenberry and blueberry flavors long and lingering on the finish.
— V.B.
(4/1/2012)
Hawk Watch Winery NV Eight-Nine-Ten G-S-M
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- $26
This is an aromatic, powerful GSM blend—predominantly Grenache and Syrah—that has dark cherry and plum flavors and a trace of cinnamon throughout. Very concentrated, this wine lingers on the palate without being overwhelming.
— V.B.
(8/1/2012)
Cielo Malibu Estate Vineyards 2009 Blackcrow Mountain Syrah (Saddle Rock-Malibu)
- $100
Rich, soft and sweet, this has elaborate blackberry and cherry pie, mocha, cola, bacon and spice flavors. A pretty wine, easy to drink now.
— S.H.
(9/1/2012)
Monte De Oro 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Temecula Valley)
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- $32
One of the betters Cabs from Temecula Valley, this one’s invitingly rich and full, with pleasant layers of cola-like spice and dark plum, its tannins tamed and round.
— V.B.
(5/1/2013)
Surfrider 2004 Red (Malibu-Newton Canyon)
- $29
Dry and balanced, this blend of Cab Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot has cherry, cassis and smoky oak flavors. It’s marked by considerable acidity that gives it a racy sharpness. From Malibu Estate.
— S.H.
(6/1/2008)
Lorenzi Estate Wines 2009 Red Fusion (Temecula)
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- $46
Savory, with a bite on the finish, this proprietary blend of Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Mourvedre is lush and well integrated. It’s complex enough to match with a range of hearty foods—especially red meat.
— V.B.
(8/1/2012)
Orfila NV Lotus Lot #45 White (San Pasqual)
- $28
Powerful aromatics lead to powerful fruity flavors in this Rhône-style wine. A blend of Viognier, Marsanne and Roussanne, it explodes in apricot and peach juice, vanilla bean and honeysuckle flavors that finish dry and spicy. The high alcohol isn’t a problem.
— S.H.
(12/15/2006)
Monte De Oro 2006 Synergy 65 Estate Grown Red (Temecula Valley)
- $33
A structured proprietary red blend from Temecula Valley. The tannins remain a tad chewy, leathery even, though the wine’s got some hints of fig, cherry and cinnamon that keep it interesting.
— V.B.
(7/1/2011)
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