Calcareous Vineyard

ZSM Paso Robles Red Blend

8.922 ratings
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Paso Robles, Central Coast, California, USA
Zinfandel, Syrah, Merlot
Beef, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, Exotic Spices, Lamb, White Rice, Baking Spices, Herbs, Pasta, Chicken, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Pork, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
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Vic Goel

I received this from Calcareous as part of my Limelight Club subscription and decided to give it a try with a grilled burger topped with Stilton. The (wine's) flavors are mostly jammy and it's a lovely garnet color, but I can't say it compares favorably to any other Calcareous wine that I've had. I thought the Syrah and Mourvèdre would temper the Zinfandel, but it's kinda hot and spicy, and lacking a flavor profile that I find particularly welcoming. It also had a lot of sediment for such a young wine. Anyway, I don't dislike it, but I can't say I like it either. Overall, it's just meh.

I received this from Calcareous as part of my Limelight Club subscription and decided to give it a try with a grilled burger topped with Stilton. The (wine's) flavors are mostly jammy and it's a lovely garnet color, but I can't say it compares favorably to any other Calcareous wine that I've had. I thought the Syrah and Mourvèdre would temper the Zinfandel, but it's kinda hot and spicy, and lacking a flavor profile that I find particularly welcoming. It also had a lot of sediment for such a young wine. Anyway, I don't dislike it, but I can't say I like it either. Overall, it's just meh.

1 person found it helpfulMar 14th, 2016
Ta Ta
7.9

Meh, it was okay. Wouldn’t buy another bottle of this vintage.

Meh, it was okay. Wouldn’t buy another bottle of this vintage.

Nov 9th, 2022
Ta Ta
7.5

Meh, hard to actually say because it was just starting to cork. Not a lot going on but also young. Probably better in a year or two…if not corked!

Meh, hard to actually say because it was just starting to cork. Not a lot going on but also young. Probably better in a year or two…if not corked!

May 27th, 2022
Ta Ta
9.0

Beautiful, layered, nuanced. One of my favorite Calcareous ZSM vintages.

Beautiful, layered, nuanced. One of my favorite Calcareous ZSM vintages.

Dec 6th, 2021
Lalaine Carla Omaga

Glorious on the nose. Violet, black fruit, winter spice

Glorious on the nose. Violet, black fruit, winter spice

Jan 6th, 2021
Max Schector

A fun blend- I’ve never had a ZSM before (had plenty of GSM) and I gotta say... I love it. The zin adds the perfect amount of sweetness with Great black pepper and blueberry notes.

A fun blend- I’ve never had a ZSM before (had plenty of GSM) and I gotta say... I love it. The zin adds the perfect amount of sweetness with Great black pepper and blueberry notes.

Oct 17th, 2020
Amanda Moreland

A little bland up front, then a nice complex rich flavor after.

A little bland up front, then a nice complex rich flavor after.

Dec 31st, 2017
Marc Kolodziejczyk

Full rich blackberry, currant with subtle vanilla and spice on the nose. Layers of deep silky plum mid palette. Dry tart finish. The more air the more it opens.

Full rich blackberry, currant with subtle vanilla and spice on the nose. Layers of deep silky plum mid palette. Dry tart finish. The more air the more it opens.

Mar 20th, 2017
Lea stroud

Fabulous

Fabulous

Jan 2nd, 2020
Scott Dance

Scott had this 10 months ago

Scott had this 10 months ago

Jan 30th, 2024