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

Top Notes For

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

8.6

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

8.5

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

9.0

A LITTLE GSM GOES A LONG WAY...

A LITTLE GSM GOES A LONG WAY...

Sep 25th, 2014

9.0

#triathlonallsdone

#triathlonallsdone

Aug 23rd, 2014

8.7

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

9.5

Outstanding, spicy Grenache.

Outstanding, spicy Grenache.

Aug 8th, 2014

Dirty 30

Dirty 30

Oct 24th, 2014

Owner Sarah Francis Wines

9.7

Sarah had this 11 years ago

Sarah had this 11 years ago

Mar 28th, 2014

9.6

Natalie had this 11 years ago

Natalie had this 11 years ago

Mar 9th, 2014