Calcareous Vineyard
ZSM Paso Robles Red Blend
Paso Robles, Central Coast, California, USA
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
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, 2022Meh, 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, 2022Beautiful, layered, nuanced. One of my favorite Calcareous ZSM vintages.
Beautiful, layered, nuanced. One of my favorite Calcareous ZSM vintages.
Dec 6th, 2021Glorious on the nose. Violet, black fruit, winter spice
Glorious on the nose. Violet, black fruit, winter spice
Jan 6th, 2021A 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, 2020A 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, 2017Full 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