Daniel Bloom

9.7

On the nose it’s almost nubuck leather that’s had a walk by the ocean. White and vaguely yellow flowers.
Miraflores seems to be a spectacular vineyard. Everything I’ve had that says sourced from there is worthwhile.
This…has no edges, no spikes, a complete whole.
On the palate, I get upon entry, the slightest hint of lemon peel. No heavy yeast, no wood showing through. Refreshment that at 15° sure doesn’t feel it.
There’s no heavy there. No overdone evidence of the barrel/butt that this was in. Pure pleasure. But intellectual enough to be quizzical, as I return, return, return. As it warms in the glass and has exposure to air, there’s more of the bodega, the terroir, and the wood coming through. Some of that ineffable lacquer and vaguely mushroom quality that good sherry Carries. Still no trace of heat or imbalance 2-3 hrs. in.
A perfect partner with fried smelts, grilled veg, and Insalata Caprese.
With Randy.
Thanks @Flatiron Wines — 3 days ago

Yuliana Cortes

8.9

Sousão grape 👍🏼 — 4 years ago

Daniel Bloom

9.2

This is the. Bodegas Cortijo La Fuente.
A Fino from Mollina, heart of Andalusia.
Made from Pedro Ximinez, in solera for 5 years. Vineyard farmed since 19th C.
Limestone and sand.
You can sense the “ heavinesses “ of the Pedro Ximiniez on the nose, but it’s an almond fest, dry, w a touch of barrel and raisin to finish. Brandy like.
Not heavy on the palate.
Another discovery.
Thanks @enramistas — 4 years ago

Rick Van sant

9.0

A lovely dry table wine. With or without food. Light with a lot of subtle flavors — 6 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.4

1978 Chuck Hope left his job in beverage distribution, moved to Paso Robles, became a farmer, & with time became a top grape grower. Working with his father, Austin led the family into winemaking in ‘95, creating his label in 2000. Grapes from small blocks in AVAs of Paso Robles: Creston, Estrella, Adelaida, El Pomar & Willow Creek, aged in 75% new French oak, 18 mos. Dark Ruby, aromas of sweet ripe black fruits & dried smoky spices. Flavors of ripe blackberry, sweet cacao, espresso & vanilla oak. Big wine, fine tannins that needed 45 minutes, lingering fruit finish. The 15% ABV was not an issue. — 8 years ago

Gustavo Gitti

9.2

Laranja maravilhoso — 9 years ago

Joffrey Waisblatt

8.9

El Pomar District Paso Robles — a year ago

Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

9.5

One of the most complex oloroso wines I’ve tasted. Brazil nut, preserved lemon, sea salt. — 2 years ago

Byron Hewett

9.3

This is mostly Palomino. A delicious dry white from Sherry country. At En Arrels. — 4 years ago

Daniel Bloom

9.8

Single vineyard,Marchanudo, aged statically 6 years under flor.
OMG
N:Peaches! yeasty bread, Oranges, a whiff of the sea.
P: So smooth, Oranges and almonds. Caramel. Great acid balance. Nice chalk underlying it.
“fuckin delicious “ my daughter’s bf says.
Amazing and long
Thanks @enramistas. — 4 years ago

Esther Garcia

9.8

Palomino grape. 10yrs. of solera aging.
Elegant, notes of maritime breeze. — 7 years ago

Chad Brewer

9.2

That was cool — 8 years ago

Bethani Enstrom

9.0

Sweet creamy berries — 8 years ago

Bart Bartlett

9.0

A very smooth, complex wine. It starts with tangerine citrusy notes, but then evolves to reveal a chardonnay-like smoothness, and ends with a mineral finish. — 9 years ago

with Jennifer

Freddy R. Troya

8.9

Spicy and savory Zinfandel from El Pomar Sub-AVA in Paso Robles, California. Intense berry mix on both olfactory and taste, baked cherry, highly concentrated red fruits. Impactful mouthfeel, persistent and long finish. It screams BBQ ribs for pairing! — 2 years ago

"Odedi"

9.2

Dark ruby in color with a very wide reddish rim.

Pretty nose with chocolates, cedar and vanilla.

Dry on the palate with nice complexity and mouthfeel.

Showing blackberries, black currants, plums, cooked cherries, spices, cedar, licorice, cola, chocolates, vanilla, coffee, peppercorn, light earth, herbs and tobacco.

Long spicy finish with fine grained tannins, herbs and cherries.

This 9-year-old Cabernet Sauvignon from Paso Robles is drinking beautifully now. Spicy, rich and really shows itself right out of the bottle.

Feels Like an elegant Napa Cabernet Sauvignon.

Peaking now, and will continue to drink nicely in the next few years.

I had it 3 years ago, and this time it is drinking much better.

A great sipping wine, but good with food too.

100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were aged in (50% new) French oak barrels for 24 months.

15.4% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$45. — 3 years ago

Daniel Bloom

9.1

A single vineyard or “ Pago “ 9K from the Atlantic, In Sanlucar de Barrameda. Andalucia, Spain. Palomino Fino grown there since the 1800’s at least.
4 years under flor.
N: Very oxidative w the sea, vanilla in the background.
P: The creamiest semi salty 15° dream of the sea.,so easy going down, all the rough edges worn off. Slight kick of wood and vanilla. But old, not a kick in the face.
At15°, a wee bit dangerous in it’s innocence.
Come back after a day in the fridge, it’s got a heady/heavy marzipan nose that hits your palate bone dry. A wonderful juxtaposition of worlds. Still has that briny finish so nice in Manzanilla and long.
Thanks @enramistas. — 4 years ago

Ellen Winn

9.0

Total Wine - $28 - Will rate when I taste it. — 7 years ago

Stephanie Christin

9.2

Very lively bold flavors with pepper and full tannins. Paired wonderfully with Parmesan and dark chocolate. — 8 years ago

Kendall Lloyd

9.0

A new favorite of ours. Cranberry and baking spice. Tastes like Thanksgiving. — 9 years ago