Core
Core produces Rhône-style blends from Santa Barbara County's Central Coast, drawing on Mourvedre and Grenache as foundational varieties. The winery's portfolio centers on wines from Alta Mesa Vineyard, where these Mediterranean grapes thrive in the region's warm days and cooling maritime influence. Mister Moreved, a Mourvedre-Grenache blend, and Hard Core, which adds Cabernet Sauvignon to the mix, represent the winery's approach to structured, age-worthy reds. Both wines have been assessed by Wine Enthusiast and Wine Advocate. The Alta Mesa Vineyard Elevation Sensation rounds out the core range, another Mourvedre-Grenache expression. Santa Barbara County's diverse microclimates and well-draining soils suit these varieties, allowing Core to craft wines with the ripeness and balance characteristic of the region's best producers.
Critics
Wine Enthusiast, Wine Advocate