Tobin James
Silver Reserve Paso Robles Lagrein
Paso Robles, Central Coast, California, USA
2011v. Dark, inky purple. Very aromatic: lot of dark, ripe fruit (plums, blackberry), some meaty/syrah like notes, and sweet oak barrel. Rich fruit on the palette at forst, but then that fades to a little peppery spice that finishes a tad on the savory side. Medium acidity and soft, integrated tannins. This wines got alcohol but it's well balanced. My first lagrein varietal. A good alt to syrah or Cali zin.13.6% ABV.
2011v. Dark, inky purple. Very aromatic: lot of dark, ripe fruit (plums, blackberry), some meaty/syrah like notes, and sweet oak barrel. Rich fruit on the palette at forst, but then that fades to a little peppery spice that finishes a tad on the savory side. Medium acidity and soft, integrated tannins. This wines got alcohol but it's well balanced. My first lagrein varietal. A good alt to syrah or Cali zin.13.6% ABV.
Nov 10th, 2018
Excellent compliment to a steak dinner. Wow! Nice job Tobin James!!!
Excellent compliment to a steak dinner. Wow! Nice job Tobin James!!!
Apr 13th, 2015
The inky black/garnet '11 Tobin James Lagrein 'Silver Reserve' is a new varietal for me. This Italian grape is quite Syrah-like with concentrated dried plum, blackberry, black tea and spice box aromas. Rich and chewy with a nice dollop of sweet oak on the mid-palate. Medium finish with lingering dark fruit on the back end. Looking forward to my next bottle.
The inky black/garnet '11 Tobin James Lagrein 'Silver Reserve' is a new varietal for me. This Italian grape is quite Syrah-like with concentrated dried plum, blackberry, black tea and spice box aromas. Rich and chewy with a nice dollop of sweet oak on the mid-palate. Medium finish with lingering dark fruit on the back end. Looking forward to my next bottle.
Dec 29th, 2014
Mmm, sweet but not candy. Great fruit.
Mmm, sweet but not candy. Great fruit.
Nov 25th, 2014
Unique and excellent. Typically used as a blending grape, this Tobin James stands strong on its own. Rich, layered, pops of concentrated fruit and violet. Paired gorgeous with Steak Kabobs.
Unique and excellent. Typically used as a blending grape, this Tobin James stands strong on its own. Rich, layered, pops of concentrated fruit and violet. Paired gorgeous with Steak Kabobs.
Nov 5th, 2014