6/1/2023 - Decantit Likes this wine:

This has been my favorite California wine. Too bad it’s no longer being made, since the winery has closed. It’s a GSM blend with a unique balance of flavors.

The color is deep purple. An intense nose suggests spices and dark fruits. The wine has big fruit up front, but it resolves into a dry mid-palate with good acidity.

The juice of Grenache is given added character with the chalky Syrah and inky Mourvedre. I will miss the TH Estate wines, especially The 46!

7/11/2022 - Decantit Likes this wine:

Pop and pour, bright color in the glass
Light nose, not much there
Thin on the palate at first, but long and not overly fruity
Good acidity, smooth finish, more French style than a typical Rioja
Solid QPR, would buy again

6/8/2022 - Decantit wrote:

Pop and pour
Nose has lots of fruit, open
Good tannin and acidity on the palate
Grenache is prominent, with bright and classic juicyness
Syrah and Mourvedre give it character and longevity
Delicious now
Life is short - don’t wait too long to enjoy this

2/5/2022 - Decantit Likes this wine:

Pop and pour
Deep purple color, dark edges
Berries and spice nose
Coffee and dark chocolate flavors
Rich, complex, and long
Medium-dry finish
Delicious

5/20/2021 - Decantit wrote:

This was disappointing. As expected, initially very restrained nose and tight palate. Decanted and waited 3 hours. Still very little fruit, lots of chalky tannin, but good structure. Some fruit, but overall not balanced. May be the vintage, but it’s apparently not ready to drink.

1/16/2021 - Decantit Likes this wine:

This needed at least an hour decant, and even then it was still very closed. I didn’t get any Grenache fruit, but lots of Syrah and Mourvèdre structure was present. Needs time to settle down.

6/27/2020 - Decantit Likes this wine:

Deep purple color, dense, cloudy
Soft and closed palate initially, restrained, minimal fruit - decanted
After 30 min, still a bit sour, dark fruit
Solid structure, not too acidic, oaky, long
Good QPR

4/21/2020 - Decantit Likes this wine:

Pop and pour. Bright red color, fresh nose, light palate with black cherry fruits, smooth mouthfeel, mild acidity, nice finish. Solid wine with good qpr.

1/19/2020 - Decantit Likes this wine:

Pop and pour, Dark almost purple color, cloudy. Nose open with some dark fruits. Palate tight, a bit tannic and acidic. Elegant structure and mouthfeel. A sturdy blending foundation. Very nice overall. 89/100

10/19/2019 - Decantit Likes this wine:

Rich garnet color, spice and dark fruits on the nose, medium body, some complexity. Similar flavor profile to a Rhône blend. Great qpr. Very nice everyday drinker!

8/8/2019 - Decantit Likes this wine:

Pale straw color, not much nose.
Full mouthfeel, good fruit, not too crisp and not too dry. Well balanced. Typical citrus and grapefruit notes on the finish. Good QPR.

4/9/2019 - Decantit Likes this wine:

After visiting the winery and tasting this several years ago, it remains my favorite Paso wine. The nose is open with dark berry and plum notes. The up-front fruit of the Grenache is balanced by the hardness of the Syrah, which remains even after 10 years in the bottle. It is big, but not too hot to be paired with food. I prefer this non-reserve version to the more refined reserve bottlings from TH, because the original 46 is bright, chewy, and complex enough to be unique and memorable.

4/6/2019 - Decantit Likes this wine:

Decanted 2 hours, deep red color, a bit cloudy, but no sediment
Nose has hints of spice and earth
First taste is mostly dark red fruit and tannin
Each subsequent sip reveals more complex fruit Palate is smooth, chewy, not yet soft
At 3 hours, just delicious and long with unique and pleasant aftertaste that says drink more
So glad I finally opened and tasted this

12/26/2018 - Decantit Likes this wine:

Deep purple color, dark fruits on the nose, good balance, long on the palate, complex - a solid value in California Cabernet

11/24/2018 - Decantit Likes this wine:

Pop and pour
Medium red color, clear edges, not cloudy
Nose closed - hints of cherry and plum
Short on the palate, starts out a bit sweet, needs to open up in the glass
A half hour reveals a smooth, clean, and balanced wine with lots of character
Give this one more time

7/10/2018 - Decantit Likes this wine:

Very nice, dry, balanced, crisp rosé. Apples on the nose, good acidity, fresh finish. Worth a try.

6/1/2018 - Decantit Likes this wine:

Nice berry fruit on the nose, smooth on the palate, medium tannins, not too complex, but well-balanced. Enjoyed it.

5/20/2018 - Decantit Likes this wine:

Rich, complex, balanced, Great qpr

1/28/2018 - Decantit Likes this wine:

Popped and poured. Deep, inky dark color.
Dark berries and currant on the nose.
Rich fruit up front and a long silky palate.
Not as much spice as a typical Syrah, but drinkable and delicious.

8/20/2017 - Decantit Likes this wine:

Surprisingly drinkable straight from the bottle. Moderate fruit, grippy tannins, nice finish. Great value.

7/26/2017 - Decantit wrote:

I popped and poured, color was nice off-red as expected. Nose promised much, but first taste was an odd sweetness on the palate followed by a tight, dry finish. Decanted and tasted again. Improved a lot, but still not balanced at all. I have to agree with the previous reviewer about a chemical taste too. A shame, I was expecting more from this young Rioja.

5/7/2017 - Decantit Likes this wine:

Orangey-red color in the glass,
cloudy with some sediment
Tight nose, just alcohol at first
A bit tart, acidic, dry at first
Improves a lot after decanting an hour
A solid value, but not quite as memorable as the 2005.

3/8/2017 - Decantit Likes this wine:

Deep purple color, closed nose
Decanted, still not much fruit
Smooth but short on the palate
Big alcohol - covers chocolate and spice notes
Solid wine, just not as impressive as previous vintages.

2/16/2017 - Decantit Likes this wine:

Pop and pour, inky purple in the glass.
Hints of vanilla and plum on the nose.
Smooth, long palate, but kind of closed. More Syrah than Grenache. It's a very refined wine, but I also prefer the chewy fruit of the non-reserve 46.

8/18/2016 - Decantit Likes this wine:

Clear bright garnet color in the glass
Cherry, vanilla, and spices on the nose, more Grenache than anything else
Bright palate, clean, short finish
Good balance, a bit young, but kind of soft
Great value

3/4/2016 - Decantit Likes this wine:

Popped and poured, nice deep red color in the glass, cloudy
Open nose, deep cherry and spice notes
A bit hard on the palate - decant and airing will help
Not as smooth as other LC offerings, but the Grenache expression here is unique and delicious

2/9/2016 - Decantit wrote:

Off-red color, a bit cloudy
Nose is characteristically Pinot, but too floral
Thin, sweet, kind of cloying on the palate
Not really a bad wine, but not great either
Maybe it would be better if they just used the Monterey juice ...

11/5/2015 - Decantit Likes this wine:

Clear, bright garnet color in the glass
Open nose of blackberries, cherry compote, plum jam
Smooth and supple on the palate, long and well-balanced. Not too sweet or juicy, just right
Ready for pairing with a wide variety of foods
A great Santa Clara Valley wine.

9/18/2015 - Decantit Likes this wine:

Opened and poured
Deep purple, cloudy, opaque at the start, then cherry red
Nose is loud ... Forest floor, musty, woody
Complex, solid, deep and satisfying on the palate
It is big ... So what?
20 mins in the glass and it's ready
Benchmark value Bordeaux performing above its price point

9/3/2015 - Decantit Likes this wine:

Clear ruby color in the glass. A nose that changes from cherry and tea leaves initially to ginger and spices after an hour or so. Clean finish on the palate that makes you want to revisit. Not a typical SCM Pinot at all ... First class, probably will improve over time.

8/7/2015 - Decantit Likes this wine:

Opened and poured, dark and cloudy in the glass. Nose is complex with spice and berries. Delicious from the get-go, with plenty of fruit that resolves into chocolate and blackberry flavors. Not overly alcoholic, just deep and rich, this is a great Syrah.

8/2/2015 - Decantit Likes this wine:

Clear, bright straw color. Nose has hints of peach and melon. Initially tart and acidic, it opens up considerably in the glass. Clean and fresh on the palate, with a pleasing aftertaste, for me this is a favorite California Rhone white.

7/4/2015 - Decantit Likes this wine:

Opened and poured
Deep purple color, opaque
Closed nose that opened gradually
Rich fruit, dry, with soft tannins
Long finish, clean
Good value - will buy again

5/23/2015 - Decantit Likes this wine:

Purple color, a bit cloudy. Earthy nose, tight and dry initially, but reveals complexity and good body. Becomes almost soft over time in the glass.

5/2/2015 - Decantit Likes this wine:

Deep purple color, nose is open, with dark berry and spices. Nice up-front fruit along with solid body and structure. Smooth, clean on the palate, limited tannins ... almost too soft for a Bordeaux. Definitely a good value.

2/16/2015 - Decantit Likes this wine:

Opened and poured, nice ruby red color. Open fruit on the nose, cherry, vanilla. Nice balance on the palate, some tannin, good structure. Toasty oak, not overly fruity. Not thick or big - agree that style is more Sonoma than Paso. Good value.

12/25/2014 - Decantit Likes this wine:

This was a much-anticipated bottle served with Christmas dinner. I didn't do the "Mollydooker Shake," but decanting did reveal the nitro bubbles. The wine has an intense purple color in the glass. Nose is an open expression of dark berry, plum, and jam. Delicious, a bit big, but right for this type. Not for the faint of heart.

12/24/2014 - Decantit Likes this wine:

Served this on XMAS eve with a crab and avocado salad. Bright straw color, neutral nose. Crisp on the palate with citrus and pear notes. Great sweet/tart balance, but otherwise not remarkable. Maybe best price performance for a Riesling?

2/8/2015 - Decantit Likes this wine:

Didn't decant - no need
Deep purple, clear edges in glass
Open fruit on nose
Tastes of plum, black currant
Tannic, acidic ... Nice mid palate
Good value

12/25/2014 - Decantit Likes this wine:

Musty nose on opening the bottle. Decanted 1hr, bright red color, surprisingly clear, no sediment. Complex nose with spices, berry, and more pleasant hints. Old world style on the palate, balanced acidity, smooth, and complex. Great value.

12/20/2014 - Decantit wrote:

Tasted chilled to 38F, allowed to come up slightly - probably too cold :)
Light straw color, clear
Nose is biscuit, citrus, some floral notes
Mouthfeel is clean, not typically Calif Chard
Nice acidity, fresh
Oaky, but not overpowering.