Alta Colina
Toasted Slope Estate Syrah
Paso Robles, Central Coast, California, USA
Dark fruit dominates the nose while some savory notes play through. The aromas of black and blue berries, plums and cassis define the bouquet, which is shaped by shades of anise and earth. The palate is really a delight, as fruity as you want it to be while maintaining the Prince of Darkness title. Tannins are firm but not feisty. The wine drinks quite smooth, even upon recent pouring. I liked it paired with a Spencer steak seasoned with salt and pepper, and a side of chimichurri. I make mine with parsley, cilantro and a Fresno pepper cut up in it.
Dark fruit dominates the nose while some savory notes play through. The aromas of black and blue berries, plums and cassis define the bouquet, which is shaped by shades of anise and earth. The palate is really a delight, as fruity as you want it to be while maintaining the Prince of Darkness title. Tannins are firm but not feisty. The wine drinks quite smooth, even upon recent pouring. I liked it paired with a Spencer steak seasoned with salt and pepper, and a side of chimichurri. I make mine with parsley, cilantro and a Fresno pepper cut up in it.
Dec 19th, 2021Opaque violet color with appealing graphite, toast, smoke, black fruit, and spice aromas. On the palate it medium-bodied, fresh and harmoniously structured with a supple texture, and well integrated fine tannins with black cherry, black raspberry, a hint of dark roast coffee, and subtle spice flavor accented with an wonderful minerality. Long finish. 15.5% alcohol
Opaque violet color with appealing graphite, toast, smoke, black fruit, and spice aromas. On the palate it medium-bodied, fresh and harmoniously structured with a supple texture, and well integrated fine tannins with black cherry, black raspberry, a hint of dark roast coffee, and subtle spice flavor accented with an wonderful minerality. Long finish. 15.5% alcohol
Dec 3rd, 2014
Thanksgiving Paso Robles trip day 0 first stop. 2% Viognier. 7% petite sirah, 91% Syrah. Good structure, brambly fruits.
Thanksgiving Paso Robles trip day 0 first stop. 2% Viognier. 7% petite sirah, 91% Syrah. Good structure, brambly fruits.
Dec 5th, 2022Extremely aromatic, but the tannins are a little too strong for my liking. A small portion of Viognier in the cofermentation which could lead to increased aromatics
Extremely aromatic, but the tannins are a little too strong for my liking. A small portion of Viognier in the cofermentation which could lead to increased aromatics
Mar 9th, 2016
Enjoyed this number from @AltaColina for V day with lamb chops. Great depth, still held up after 7 years, could have held maybe another 2 years.
Enjoyed this number from @AltaColina for V day with lamb chops. Great depth, still held up after 7 years, could have held maybe another 2 years.
Feb 16th, 2016
Doesn't finish well for me. Lots of fruit just not quite there.
Doesn't finish well for me. Lots of fruit just not quite there.
Apr 23rd, 2015I highly recommend this as a "bad week" cure! It worked for me!!
I highly recommend this as a "bad week" cure! It worked for me!!
Jan 31st, 2015Coffee, espresso upon opening and first pour. Softens with hints of vanilla as it opens up. Will definitely stain your teeth.
Coffee, espresso upon opening and first pour. Softens with hints of vanilla as it opens up. Will definitely stain your teeth.
Jul 16th, 2014Fruit forward but short on the finish. Well balanced for a 15.5% wine.
Fruit forward but short on the finish. Well balanced for a 15.5% wine.
Jan 26th, 2014