Paso Robles Tasting

AZ Wine Company
Tasted Thursday, February 10, 2011 by kstoddard with 761 views

Flight 1 (3 Notes)

  • 2009 Ancient Peaks Sauvignon Blanc 86 Points

    USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles Santa Margarita Ranch

    Grapefruit, lemon, and lime. Grassy. Very New Zealand like. Crisp finish.

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  • 2007 Ancient Peaks Zinfandel 84 Points

    USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles

    Black cherry, charred oak, and earth. Ripe finish.

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  • 2008 Ancient Peaks Cabernet Sauvignon 84 Points

    USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles Santa Margarita Ranch

    Blackberry, currant, and earth. Good balance. Green finish.

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Flight 2 (3 Notes)

  • 2008 J. Lohr Chardonnay Arroyo Vista 86 Points

    USA, California, Central Coast, Arroyo Seco

    Apple, melon, and lime. Nice freshness. Rich fiinsh.

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  • 2008 J. Lohr Syrah South Ridge 78 Points

    USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles

    Floral nose. Raspberry. Alcoholic.

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  • 2006 J. Lohr Cuvée St. E 86 Points

    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.

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Flight 3 (2 Notes)

  • 2008 Justin Vineyards & Winery Cabernet Sauvignon

    USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles

    Red berry and currant. Over the top and alcoholic. Awful.

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  • 2008 Justin Vineyards & Winery Isosceles 88 Points

    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.

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Flight 4 (2 Notes)

  • 2008 L'Aventure Estate Cuvée 91 Points

    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.

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  • 2008 L'Aventure Côte-à-Côte Estate 90 Points

    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.

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Flight 5 (3 Notes)

  • 2009 Opolo Viognier 88 Points

    USA, California, Central Coast

    Floral nose. Lychee nut, apricot, and peach. Nice finish.

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  • 2006 Opolo Merlot 85 Points

    USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles

    Cherry, anise, and blackberry. Oaky finish.

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  • 2008 Opolo Zinfandel Summit Creek 82 Points

    USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles

    Barbecued meats. Prune and raisin. High alcohol. Port like.

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Flight 6 (3 Notes)

  • 2009 Sextant Wines Chardonnay 85 Points

    USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Lucia Highlands

    Tropical fruit. Apple, melon, pear. Decent balance. Heavy finish.

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  • 2008 Sextant Wines Zinfandel 85 Points

    USA, California, Central Coast

    Plumb and black cherry. Soft simple finish.

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  • 2008 Sextant Wines Zinfandel Wheelhouse 84 Points

    USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles

    Black cherry, plumb, black pepper, mocha, and raisin. Rich.

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