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Paso Robles Tasting |  (689 page views) | | 2/10/2011 (AZ Wine Company) |
| | - 2009 Ancient Peaks Sauvignon Blanc - USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles Santa Margarita Ranch
Grapefruit, lemon, and lime. Grassy. Very New Zealand like. Crisp finish. (86 pts.)
- 2007 Ancient Peaks Zinfandel - USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles Santa Margarita Ranch
Black cherry, charred oak, and earth. Ripe finish. (84 pts.)
- 2008 Ancient Peaks Cabernet Sauvignon - USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles Santa Margarita Ranch
Blackberry, currant, and earth. Good balance. Green finish. (84 pts.)
- 2008 J. Lohr Chardonnay Arroyo Vista - USA, California, Central Coast, Arroyo Seco
Apple, melon, and lime. Nice freshness. Rich fiinsh. (86 pts.)
- 2008 J. Lohr Syrah South Ridge - USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles
Floral nose. Raspberry. Alcoholic. (78 pts.)
- 2006 J. Lohr Cuvée St. E - USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles
Black cherry and earth. Soft and simple. A blend of 58% Cabernet Franc, 36% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Merlot, and 2% Petit Verdot. (86 pts.)
- 2008 Justin Vineyards & Winery Cabernet Sauvignon - USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles
Red berry and currant. Over the top and alcoholic. Awful.
- 2008 Justin Vineyards & Winery Isosceles - USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles
Blackberry, cherry, and currant. Rich and full bodied with loads of vanilla oak. Decent balance. A blend of 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Cabernet Franc, 8% Merlot, and 1% Petit Verdot. (88 pts.)
- 2008 L'Aventure Estate Cuvée - USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles
Dark purple color. Blackberry, cherry, and currant. Good balance for such a big wine. Rich finish with nice depth and complexity. A blend of 50% Syrah, 36% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 14% Petit Verdot. (91 pts.)
- 2008 L'Aventure Côte-à-Côte Estate - USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles
Stinky nose. Blueberry, cherry, and raspberry. Very full bodied. Nice acidity. Rich power finish than seems to be shut down and monolithic. Much better the last time I tried this. (90 pts.)
- 2009 Opolo Viognier - USA, California, Central Coast
Floral nose. Lychee nut, apricot, and peach. Nice finish. (88 pts.)
- 2006 Opolo Merlot - USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles
Cherry, anise, and blackberry. Oaky finish. (85 pts.)
- 2008 Opolo Zinfandel Summit Creek - USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles
Barbecued meats. Prune and raisin. High alcohol. Port like. (82 pts.)
- 2009 Sextant Wines Chardonnay - USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Lucia Highlands
Tropical fruit. Apple, melon, pear. Decent balance. Heavy finish. (85 pts.)
- 2008 Sextant Wines Zinfandel - USA, California, Central Coast
Plumb and black cherry. Soft simple finish. (85 pts.)
- 2008 Sextant Wines Zinfandel Wheelhouse - USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles
Black cherry, plumb, black pepper, mocha, and raisin. Rich. (84 pts.)
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