45 minute powered decant. Pretty balanced GSM blend. Deep purple. Nose of blackberries and lavender. Taste of blackberries, raspberries and cocoa with notes of smoked turkey jerky, vanilla and bourbon. Has a little too much heat to it but that would likely dissipate with a longer decant. Definitely improving as time passes in the glass so would recommend a good 1 to 2 hour decant. Medium to low tannins with medium to high acidity. Another good Paso Robles GSM and at an excellent QPR around $45.
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Significant heat from the high ABV detracts from what is otherwise a well made wine. Very fruit forward and a tad hedonistic. Tried cooling and followed over a couple of days to see if the alcohol would recede, but it never came into balance, and the wine became more disjointed with air. Ultimately, not a bad wine, but not my style.
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Just really exploded after about 4 hours. I love the 2010 of this wine, but the 2013 vintage should be better. I was initially disappointed, but after 3 hours of decant, it really started to show. I will definitely get back to the winery and pick up more.
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5/9/2019 - SLOFred Likes this wine: 93 Points
One of the best GSM's I have had from Paso. Tasted like liquid blueberries. About as good as it gets.
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1/30/2018 - RockyII Likes this wine: 92 Points
45 minute powered decant. Pretty balanced GSM blend. Deep purple. Nose of blackberries and lavender. Taste of blackberries, raspberries and cocoa with notes of smoked turkey jerky, vanilla and bourbon. Has a little too much heat to it but that would likely dissipate with a longer decant. Definitely improving as time passes in the glass so would recommend a good 1 to 2 hour decant. Medium to low tannins with medium to high acidity. Another good Paso Robles GSM and at an excellent QPR around $45.
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10/1/2016 - Ronkorn10 Likes this wine: 95 Points
Rene said....touch of sweetness frommourvedre
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9/16/2016 - Fugu Me wrote:
Significant heat from the high ABV detracts from what is otherwise a well made wine. Very fruit forward and a tad hedonistic. Tried cooling and followed over a couple of days to see if the alcohol would recede, but it never came into balance, and the wine became more disjointed with air. Ultimately, not a bad wine, but not my style.
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3/27/2016 - revanness wrote: 92 Points
Ready to drink.
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3/11/2016 - SLOFred Likes this wine: 91 Points
Just really exploded after about 4 hours. I love the 2010 of this wine, but the 2013 vintage should be better. I was initially disappointed, but after 3 hours of decant, it really started to show. I will definitely get back to the winery and pick up more.
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