Babcock Winery

The Babcock Winery Pinot Gris shows great character; a nice citrus note on the bouquet with hints of white flowers; lemon flesh and zest along with great acidity round the wine out with a long finish.

The Babcock Santa Ynez Pinot Noir is a rich and expansive red wine; layered and textured with ripe fruit and sweet oak; smooth in the finish.

The Babcock Santa Maria Vly Chardonnay is rich and flavorful; shows ripe citrus and tropical fruit flavors; perfect to pair with a light seafood salad or enjoy with a cheese and fresh fruits.

89 PTS WILFRED WONG. Starts out with a beautiful and alluring aroma of ripe apple and citrus, the well-made '11 Babcock Chardonnay delivers flavors of ripe apple, creamy peaches and sweet oak.

Flavorful and nicely structured with red fruit flavors and a hint of leather. A delicious and layered finish.

A wonderful blend of Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot; deep color; ripe and full bodied; ripe plum and dark fruit flavors; well balanced and quite silky on the palate; this is a great bargain.

Intense color, substantial fruit weight and nicely integrated tannins. The nose is a classic plumy boysenberry with a touch of spicy herbal notes.

88 PTS WINE ENTHUSIAST. The '09 Babcock Under the Radar Syrah is drinking well now; crisp and lusty with lots of spice, berry-cherry flavors.

A beautiful Bordeaux blend; the '07 Fathom expresses a beautifulrich aromas of chocolate; toffee and dark fruits; full bodied with layers of spice and concentrated cassis & blacberries.

The Babcock Chardonnay is ripe and firm; offers finely ripened citrus flavors; crisp and rich on the palate.

The Babcock Classic Rock Cuvee Cabernet shows red fruit flavors; bright and sagey on the palate; soft tannins in the finish.

Right from the start, the Babcock Sauvignon Blanc Estate is distinctive wine that conveys an amplified sense of richness and range; keyed on ripe melons and a dose of oak.

The Babcock Rita' Earth Pinot Noir shows up as a big red, with excellent style; dried plum and strawberries, notes with a sweet earth and spice chatacter; great to serve with grilled lamb chops.

85 PTS WILFRED WONG. Smooth and nicely layered, the mellow '02 Babcock Eleven Oaks Sauvignon Blanc offers easy-to-like ripe fruit flavors with a hint of herbaceousness; fine with Grilled Scallops.