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California: A New Frontier in the San Luis Obispo Coast

The San Luis Obispo Coast continues to develop and refine its identity within a distinctive stretch of California's coastline....

Matthew Luczy • 18 Jul 2024

California Central Coast

California: The Undervalued and Overperforming Santa Cruz Mountains

The vast majority of notable producers in the region are featured in this report, and honest representations of the region are the norm among this cohort....

Matthew Luczy • 17 Apr 2024

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California: Exploring Obsession at Rhys Vineyards

Rhys founder Kevin Harvey makes world-class, age-worthy wines that sit confidently next to the iconic bottles that inspired them....

Matthew Luczy • 17 Apr 2024

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California: Four Decades of Mount Eden Vineyards

Few California wineries can boast the longevity and consistency of Mount Eden, let alone pass it on to consumers for reasonable prices....

Matthew Luczy • 17 Apr 2024

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USA, California, Central Coast: New Releases from 2019 and 2020

2019 and 2020 are two very different vintages: 2019 produced high-quality wines, while drought and wildfires resulted in a mix of quality for 2020....

Erin Brooks • 14 Mar 2022

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USA, California, Central Coast: More Recent Releases

Here are some recent releases from California’s Central Coast, with more to follow in the coming weeks....

Erin Brooks • 09 Jul 2021

California Central Coast

USA, California, Paso Robles: Saxum’s 2018s

I’ve eagerly anticipated the 2018 vintage in Paso Robles, where cooler temperatures resulted in elegant, lifted wines. The Saxum 2018s do not disappoint....

Erin Brooks • 13 Jan 2021

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USA, California, Central Coast: The 2018 Vintage

The 2018 vintage in California was much cooler than previous warm vintages from 2012-2017. Those who kept a close check on yields crafted stunning wines....

Erin Brooks • 30 Oct 2020

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8 Best Recent Releases from the Santa Cruz Mountains

These wines are all rated 96 points and higher....

RP Digital • 27 Jun 2018

California Central Coast

7 Best Recent (& Forthcoming) Releases From Santa Barbara

Put these on your radar....

RP Digital • 15 May 2018

California Central Coast

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