Red Wine from Central Coast

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 95 points: Kirsch, dried flowers, dried soils, and spice box flow from the silky, pure, polished and elegant 2014 Pinot Noir Sandy’s, which saw 30% whole cluster during fermentation and 14 months in neutral barrels. I love its...

Wine Enthusiast, 94 points: Light raspberry-sorbet notes meet with fresh fennel fronds, pepper and cinnamon on the nose of this bottling from Chad Melville and family. It's tight and tart on the palate, with dried cranberry, pine needle and...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 95 points: I loved the two Pinot Noirs from the Bien Nacido Vineyard, and both have distinct characters. The inky colored, rich, concentrated, yet gorgeously pure 2014 Pinot Noir Block 43 Bien Nacido Vineyard (destemmed and aged in...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 92 points: Readers looking for a classic, incredibly well made Pinot Noir to buy by the case should look no further than Josh's 2014 Pinot Noir from the Central Coast AVA. Supple, sexy, seamless and elegant, with classic Calera...

Antonio Galloni's Vinous, 91 points: A superb value, Jeff Pisoni’s 2014 Luli offers intense dark berry and floral character, with silky texture and impressive concentration. It’s a lovely wine to drink now but a few more years of bottle age will bring even...

Wine Enthusiast, 95 points: Hearty plum, deep rose petal, earthy juniper, a touch of charcoal and crushed graphite aromas show strongly on the nose of this bottling from a tiny block in this historic vineyard. The palate packs an awesome combination...

Wine Enthusiast, 94 points: Fresh cranberry and black raspberry show on the nose of this bottling that also offers black-pepper sauce, savory soy and a touch of iodine. There's a tarry tension to the palate, but with tart dark cranberry and richer...

Wine Enthusiast, 94 points: This lively wine is fresh and bright on the nose, but not simple at all, with aromas of plump raspberry, pomegranate, rose petals, hibiscus and a hint of eucalyptus on the edge. It ...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 92 points: Called the best vintage since 2010 by Brian, the 2014 vintage was the third straight vintage featuring big crops, good hang time and no heat spikes. The 2014 Pinot Noir Rosella's Vineyard is a plush, surprisingly ripe...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 93 points: This site, which was planted in 2006, continues to impress and the 2014 Pinot Noir Soberanes Vineyard is a beauty. Offering a killer bouquet of black raspberry, cassis, crushed flowers and incense, this deep ruby/purple...

Wine Enthusiast, 94 points: Lots of red flowers, from roses to hibiscus, show alongside plump candied red cherries, exotic Asian spice, black tea and hearty chaparral herbs on the nose of this bottling. The palate is heavy with bay leaf, thyme and...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 95 points: The 2014 Pinot Noir Garys' Vineyard is a classic effort from this impeccably run estate. Black raspberries, black cherry, crushed flowers, earthy notes and even a hint of truffle all emerge from this beautifully...