Kunin Wines

Pape Star Central Coast Red Rhone Blend

9.127 ratings
9.14 pro ratings
Central Coast, California, USA
Grenache, Mourvedre, Syrah
Lamb, Chocolate & Caramel, Herbs, Soft Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Turkey, Pasta, Mushrooms, Veal, Tomato-Based, Chicken, Exotic Spices, Potato, White Rice, Duck, Nuts & Seeds, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Asian Cuisine, Salads & Greens, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, Quinoa, Beef, Chili & Hot Spicy, Hard Cheese, Pork, Pungent Cheese, Venison
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Daniel Bailey

Sommelier Mastros Steakhouse

8.5

I love the structure of this wine. The Pape Star 2012 has little tannin and a great balance of fruit and acid. Listed as 52% Grenache, and I always get flat cola out of Grenache, and this wine meets my expectations. More like Dr Pepper. Oddly, rather than grilled meat, I crve creamy chocolate with this wine. Also has 20 Mourvedre, 18 Syrah, & 7 Cinsault. Picture a CDP with less spice.

I love the structure of this wine. The Pape Star 2012 has little tannin and a great balance of fruit and acid. Listed as 52% Grenache, and I always get flat cola out of Grenache, and this wine meets my expectations. More like Dr Pepper. Oddly, rather than grilled meat, I crve creamy chocolate with this wine. Also has 20 Mourvedre, 18 Syrah, & 7 Cinsault. Picture a CDP with less spice.

2 people found it helpfulJan 16th, 2015
Tommy Pace

Medium density and a fair balance. It was lacking some complexity. I loved the tobacco note.

Medium density and a fair balance. It was lacking some complexity. I loved the tobacco note.

1 person found it helpfulNov 7th, 2014
Georgina McDonald

Very good. Medium bodied, light plum and a little spicy. Would buy again 👌🏼

Very good. Medium bodied, light plum and a little spicy. Would buy again 👌🏼

Sep 27th, 2015
Juan Cardona

A LITTLE GSM GOES A LONG WAY...

A LITTLE GSM GOES A LONG WAY...

Sep 25th, 2014
Chad Watkins

Excellent wine from @kuninwines. Read more at uncommongrape.com/wine-reviews.html

Excellent wine from @kuninwines. Read more at uncommongrape.com/wine-reviews.html

Aug 22nd, 2014
Jeremy Ruppel

Outstanding, spicy Grenache.

Outstanding, spicy Grenache.

Aug 8th, 2014
Oriana Lisker

Dirty 30

Dirty 30

Oct 24th, 2014
Sarah Francis

Owner Sarah Francis Wines

9.7

Sarah had this 10 years ago

Sarah had this 10 years ago

Mar 28th, 2014
Natalie Wassum

Natalie had this 10 years ago

Natalie had this 10 years ago

Mar 9th, 2014