Ryan Vento

9.2

I encroached on this wine with low expectations, even with the knowledge of Daou’s reputation and the pedigree they employ. I’ve never been a fan of Paso Robles and my only run-in with Daou was unimpressive, to say the least. I digress. Tonight’s bottle was purchased to assist my wife & I with putting up Christmas decorations and I think we chose wisely. The deep, dark fruits in this juice are brooding and dense, reminding me of a thick slab of blackberry/blueberry cobbler. The notes of anise & clove offer a nice touch of spice and are even more welcome around the holiday season. The delicate notes of vanilla are pleasing and nuanced. The mouthfeel is plush and voluptuous and has enough complexity to justify the price-point. This is a well-made wine; one that makes me re-think my position on Paso Robles. — 3 days ago

with Krystal

Joseph Barsky

9.2

2018 Vintage. 14.1% Alcohol. 86% Grenache, 8% Mourvèdre, 6% Syrah. Perfect leftover turkey and trimmings wine. Fruity and lighter style. Yum. — 4 days ago

Martin Sher

9.5

With a lot of air this was so delicious. Bold dark fruit that probably needs a few more years to find its fullest expression. Definitely going to get more of this. — 9 days ago

Palmer Emmitt

Owner/Winemaker Judge Palmer

9.3

Though it tastes a bit older than ‘09, it absolutely tastes like Italy - quite possibly the best new world Nebbiolo I’ve had. Color is a pale brick with garnet tinges on the rim, and the nose really jumps from the glass in a way that is both energetic and eroding. Palate features fully mature integrated tannins and firm acid with intense dried cherry fruit, dirty rose water, and some emerging earthy tertiary character. It continues to grow on me with more time in the glass - I think this bottle and I found each other on the perfect day. — 9 days ago

Jonathan Wall

9.6

Earthy, brambly, boysenberry, cocoa, blue stone, ... basically what I imagine a whole vineyard jammed in a blender would taste like.... awesome! 14 years mature and in good shape. Saxum elevated the Thanksgiving turkey! — 6 days ago

"Odedi"

9.3

This is a nice surprise. A great Cabernet Sauvignon from Paso Robles.

Showing black fruits with chocolates, cedar, leather, vanilla, licorice, spices, tobacco, mocha, coke, maple, brown sugar and peppercorn.

Full bodied, bold and very fruity. Dry to off dry on the palate.

Nice length on the finish with soft tannins.

Good by itself or with food and good for parties.

15% alcohol by volume.

93 points.

$53. — 14 days ago

David L

9.2

Epoch 18 White.Tart green/yellow apple, beehive with lime & minerality?!? slate & lemon wedge enhance the palate as white flowers dance on the back of it ,a little to much acidity. Open late winter!!
47% Grenache Blanc 42% Viognier 11% Roussanne — 6 days ago

Scott Soren

9.1

This is a great exhibition of Tempranillo from Paso Robles. Bountiful nose leads to black fruit and earth tones on the palette. Simply enjoyable — 2 days ago

Michael Herzog

9.2

Nicely aged. Nose - Blueberry syrup, BlackBerry, a bit of cream, Teriyaki. Palate - still has some heat. Less savory than I expected but not in a bad way. This has held up well. Nicely done. — 10 days ago

Raul Puga

9.8

WOW. OMFG. DAMN. What a wine. Clearly the best Booker I’ve ever had and it was Pop and Pour. Absolutely delicious — 4 days ago