Xista

9.3

Power of Grenache, fantastic. Berry explosion — 3 months ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.3

2020 vintage. 02.10.25. — 5 months ago

Doug Scott

9.3

Viognier from York Mountain. Nose is roses, apricot, honeysuckle, some musk. Flavor has apricot, mineral-salinity, peach skin, toast. Good acidity and bit of oiliness through long finish. — 2 years ago

Shay A

9.2

Last of my bottles. This has a profile that seems to allow for early drinking, and the tannin and acidity here don’t make me regret finishing these (though I’m sure this will be just fine for 5+yrs in this type of profile).

Between a 92-93 here. One of my bottles poured for a big Paso theme (2010 Epoch Block B, 2015 Torrin Akashi, 2012 Saxum JBV, and others), this was close to pop and pour. When I first had this two years ago, it had a reductive/smoked meat profile on the nose that has disappated. Aromatics show lots of black cherry, black raspberries, amaretto, baking spices and espresso. Quite perfumed. The palate is juicy and lush, with more high toned black fruits, cedar, a roasted character and a lip smacking jamminess on the finish. Unabashedly Paso.

As an aside, it’s crazy how these can be found around $50 now after Constellation bought this label out...I paid $75! Good value at $50, not so good at $75. — 4 years ago

Bobbi Jo Broxson

9.2

Great Paso wine — 4 months ago

with Brian

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.3

2020 vintage. PNP'd. Heavy bod. Definitely interesting blend and it works. The 15.1% not super-Paso obvious but you just know it'll show up at some point down the road. Tannins no shrinking violet here yet not as fearsome as one might suspect. Pretty good balance now interspersed with spice cameos and the nagging suspicions that another 4-5 years will find this in the sweet spot. Pick up a few bottles for variety's/varietals sake. 10.26.24. — 8 months ago

Simon Weston

9.5

Deep red color. Blackberry & black cherry nose. Dry blackberry, blackcurrant, leather and oak to taste. Very smooth and delicious. — 4 years ago

Steve Mitchell

9.4

Full bodied, bold , nice nose and easy on the palate. — 5 months ago

Tom Garland

9.2

Creativity is a Winemakers' choice each year....2014 is 100% Mourvedre at a big Paso Robles 15.9% alc.

45 min decant. A splendid dark purplish magenta color. On the nose: dark berries, chocolate, eucalyptus, smokey vanilla, and a touch of meat. Taste: smooth, creamy mouthcoating wine with brambly blackberry/dark cherry, dark chocolate, pepper, smoke, and gravel leading to a medium plus finish. YUM! — 8 months ago

with Brenda

Alex Sessions

9.6

Loved this one. Rich and earthy like a Cabernet without all the astringency. Karen’s favorite. — 4 years ago