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| Community Tasting Notes (average 88.8 pts. and median of 89 pts. in 24 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by Wineguy25 on 10/23/2011 & rated 87 points: Pretty decent. Definitely starting to lose the fruit, but still enjoyable. (3197 views) | | | Tasted by Wineguy25 on 9/4/2011 & rated 85 points: Probably past it's optimal drinking point. Still has some red fruit on the nose. The color is still bright, no noticeable color variation. Something just missing on the palette. All signs point to past it's prime.
(3055 views) | | | Tasted by Dano13xx on 5/25/2011 & rated 90 points: Long finish great pairing with lamb and gorgonzola. Great dark fruit and well balanced oak. Maybe we drank it kinda late but it was definitely still killer. (3166 views) | | | Tasted by bistro on 12/30/2009 & rated 88 points: Still some life left on this, with well integrated dark fruit flavors that are complimented by herbs and heat after about 30-45 minutes of air. (3663 views) | | | Tasted by lumpkins on 8/2/2009 & rated 91 points: full bodied dark inky wine with well integrated tannins; very smooth drinking, rich dark berry & cassis notes (3696 views) | | | Tasted by DTWOB on 5/25/2009 & rated 90 points: Nice deep dark color, full nose of dark berries and cherry, dark berries on the palate with mild tannins, well balanced acidity and heat. (1851 views) | | | Tasted by al-Zabba on 1/18/2009: Subdued round nose. Spicy, solid full fruit on the palate. (1930 views) | | | Tasted by milwaukeewino on 1/5/2009: Big nose - loads of fruit. Like a field of super ripe berries. Floral notes. But fairly complex and interesting. After it had been open awhile, it gave a whiff of gun flint/minerality.
On the palate the wine showed very well. Full but not flashy or overdone. Firm, integrated tannins, medium acidity.
Almost creamy weight in the mouth. Medium finish (its weakest point). Chocolate notes later on. Really gave it up.
Decanted from magnum. (2066 views) | | | Tasted by Caring_Bear on 9/27/2008 & rated 89 points: Tried alone and with brunch (maple sausage, peppers, and eggs). Left open for about 20m. On the nose lots of dark fruit and some heat, slight oak in the background. I would have expected more cab-like characteristics based on the blend, but this is more syrah-zin like. On the tongue lots of dark berry, considerable pepper, and a bit og tobacco. Again, surprised that there is not more obvious cab influence here, especially the oak which seems nearly absent. Holds up well to mild-medium spice. Enjoyed quite a bit. This was a gift, so I can't speak to price, but I would have to agree that $50 is too much for this wine. $30, yeah maybe. (2078 views) | | | Tasted by ccarmichael on 7/11/2008 & rated 88 points: Lots of aroma and flavor to start, but falls apart quickly becoming disorganized and musty. Alcohol is not well integrated and stands out in the palate, but the rest of the palate is well (but not overdone) extracted dark fruit with some licorice and coffee. I believe this is Cabernet Sauvignon based. Fairly tannic, a little bit "wild." (1955 views) | | | Tasted by banjokazooie on 1/27/2008 & rated 88 points: Dark luscious color; complex nose of cassis, dark berries, tobacco with a hint of olive and coconut; alcohol very present but good long elegant finish. Drink now. (2687 views) | | | Tasted by GreatLibations on 1/27/2008 & rated 87 points: Dark purple with chocolatey aromas of cola and plumb. Full nectar and round with complex nuances of ripe berries and blackcherry, currant, tobacco, and dusty rocks with a medium finish. A wine with nice flavor concentration. (2154 views) | | | Tasted by Tarrant on 12/21/2007 & rated 89 points: Very good, extreme dark purple, robust concentration, with notes of black fruit, blueberries, plums, pepper and oak on the nose, tannins were present, but not overpowering, very smooth with a long finish (89 Points). (2199 views) | | | Tasted by djdaqm on 12/2/2007 & rated 89 points: Dark maroon color with very soft tannins. Flavors of blueberries and spices. Luscious and non-toasted oak. A very small hint of herbs (mint) at the distance. It finishes at the end with evocations of green peppers. (2615 views) | | | Tasted by BrandrB on 7/18/2007 & rated 90 points: Excellent! Cabernet Sauvignon/Syrah/Merlot 70/20/10 blend. Deep deep ruby color. Nose full of ripe dark fruit – blackberries in particular – with an underlying hint of oak. Unsurprising palate of blackberries and spice with a detectable minty element. Full-bodied with a nice silky feel. Long spicy finish. Mellowed nicely an hour after opening. Sadly, though, lacking in value with a price of $50/bottle. Nonetheless, a fantastic Paso Robles red blend! (2728 views) | | | Tasted by Double-A on 6/5/2007: Aromatic, currant, toasty new oak, nut, marzipan, coconut and cedar nose. Full bodied and elegant with a well-balanced finish. (170 views) | | | Tasted by DTWOB on 5/26/2007 & rated 88 points: Was not impressed, esp. when compared to the Delectus, Caymus, Regusi and Provedence that was consumed after this bottle. (2879 views) | | | Tasted by Tparodi on 5/10/2007 & rated 91 points: Nice everyday drinker, dont think its built to last -dark fruit (Blackberry blueberry) up front and then mellow's throughout. Ok finish. (2639 views) |
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Set apart by unique climate and geography, Paso Robles Wine Country provides prime growing conditions for more than 40 varietals planted over 26,000 acres of vineyards. More than 300 wineries craft this fruit into premium wines, gaining recognition around the world. The fruit, the wines and the distinct environment have quickly made Paso Robles California's third largest and fastest growing wine region. |
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