Ming L

9.1

Ripe blackberry and plum lead, with brambly raspberry, black pepper, and warm baking spice. A touch of dark chocolate frames a generous, almost jammy fruit core. The palate is lush yet lively, with enough acidity lifting the richness and keeping it focused. Supple tannins and a hint of dried herbs carry through a smooth fruity finish. This has aged well and I think it will continue to improve in the bottle for the next 3-4 years.

The winery was sold in 2022. The new owner seems to focus producing Cab - a pity. — 2 months ago

Ming L

9.1

Picked the bottle to pair with dessert for a friend who doesn’t like dessert wine.

Rich, dense, with ripe candied dark fruits. Very approachable and so delicious. My last bottle of the 17’. Will try to get more. — 6 years ago

Ming L

9.0

The winery produces just 1 white each vintage in small quantity. This 100% Grenache Blanc is the best one I’ve tasted yet.
Peach, pineapple, mandarin orange, white flower, chrysanthemum, hint of white pepper on the nose. On the palate it is plush yet very crisp, with a chalky mineral undertone. Semi dry. A bit heat on the finish, but even that went well with curry chicken.
Interesting fact: Grenache Blanc was not recognized as a varietal by the U. S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms until 2002.
— 6 years ago

Meredith branstad

9.2

Lovely, sweet with a bit of bite. — 7 years ago

Beth Marshall

9.5

Very nice Zinfandel blend. Smooth from start to finish. — 10 years ago

Marissa Myers

9.0

I like this Grenache!!! — 13 years ago

Ming L

9.0

Surprisingly perfumed on the nose with lovely purple floral scent along with varietally correct aromas of ripe plum, blueberry, peppery spices, and just a hint of game. Rich and smooth on the palate with medium round acidity. Mellow tannins. And similar to the ‘18, alcohol is a bit unchecked on the finish.
Overall very enjoyable. — 3 years ago

Ming L

8.9

The best bottling of this white Rhone blend I’ve tasted yet, the 21’ gets the Templeton Gap designation and no longer has Picpoul Blanc which was blended in the previous 2 vintages.
Aromatic floral nose. Palate remains textured like previous vintages but with much crisper acidity. — 4 years ago

Ming L

9.0

Tasty blend. Ripe fruit core with acidic backbone. Pretty much the same note as the last bottle. 17’ is considered by many locals as a more balanced and approachable vintage than the previous drought years, and I think this bottle shows. — 6 years ago

Ming L

8.9

A lovely 100% Petit Sirah bottling. Blueberry jam, ripe plum, fig, Chinese herbs, black tea, and hint of dark chocolate. Juicy and velvety on the palate with tantalizing acidity. Long spicy and sweet finish. — 6 years ago

Yi-Fen Li

9.0

SLO Paso GSM. Smoky tangy Templeton — 8 years ago

with Matthew

Carolyn Cg

10

Love this! — 11 years ago

Ming L

9.1

This is the Solar Fel, the first vintage of this CS/PV/CF blend, all estate grown, and it’s a great start.
The nose has a purple floral component that I seldom associate with Paso, in addition to ripe plum, bing cherry, black steeped tea, dried herbs, and dark chocolate. Rich and supple palate. Enticing acidity. Candied mellow tannins. Deliciousness all around. — 4 years ago

Ming L

9.2

I pulled this to compare to the Azimuth.
Nice mix of cranberry, cherry, plum, and blueberry. Full body disguised by the lively fresh acidity. Good fruit intensity and sense of purity. Supple tannins. Long smooth finish.
Templeton Gap is in general considered the coolest sub-appellation, and Willow Creek sits immediately N/NW of Templeton Gap with higher elevation. I think the composition of the varieties has more to do with the differences of the 2 bottles than geographic. More Grenache in this bottle. — 5 years ago

Gary Nishimura

9.5

Love this wine. In between sauv blanc and chardonnay. Not too sweet or dry. — 6 years ago

Ming L

8.9

A ripe black fruit core hides behind a pretty floral scent opening, then the nose slowly reveals blackberry, thyme, smoked meat, black tea, and light black pepper. Supple and smooth on the palate with a sweet undertone. Wish for a brighter acidity, but the lightly minty taste make it feel fresh still. Lingering sweet and spicy finish.
Zenaida is another small winery in Paso Robles that I like very much, so much so that I join their wine club, the one and only wine club I joined. — 6 years ago

Jenni Carlson

9.6

Excellent young wine with pepper and cranberry flavors. Looking forward to trying it again after more cellar time. — 10 years ago