Villa Creek Cellars

Willow Creek Cuvée Paso Robles Grenache Blend

9.1120 ratings
9.228 pro ratings
Paso Robles, Central Coast, California, USA
Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre
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
Ben Doren

Ben had this 11 years ago

Ben had this 11 years ago

1 person found it helpfulFeb 10th, 2014
Matt Austin

Owner/Winemaker, Grosgrain Vineyards, Walla Walla, WA

9.0

Better preserved than I would expect for a Grenache based blend from Paso's full throttle era.

Better preserved than I would expect for a Grenache based blend from Paso's full throttle era.

Dec 8th, 2016
Matt Sterr

It should be a law that PR should only produce Rhone varietals and here is a great example why. Silky and dark, with wet black earth, graphite, road tar all wrapped up in a remarkably silky palate. One of the better offerings from Paso I've tasted in some time. Well done!

It should be a law that PR should only produce Rhone varietals and here is a great example why. Silky and dark, with wet black earth, graphite, road tar all wrapped up in a remarkably silky palate. One of the better offerings from Paso I've tasted in some time. Well done!

Nov 19th, 2015
Sarah Effinger

Massive wine-- earthy, complex

Massive wine-- earthy, complex

Aug 5th, 2015
Mike Kerr

A pretty simple GSM but holding up nicely

A pretty simple GSM but holding up nicely

Apr 15th, 2015
Matt Austin

Owner/Winemaker, Grosgrain Vineyards, Walla Walla, WA

8.8

I'm a big fan of Villa Creek, but this one is getting a bit tired.

I'm a big fan of Villa Creek, but this one is getting a bit tired.

Apr 11th, 2015
Shelby Peterson

Balance of spice and fruit. Raspberry and cloves!

Balance of spice and fruit. Raspberry and cloves!

Mar 15th, 2015
Stacy Markow

Lovely GSM blend from paso. Ripe and rich, but balanced

Lovely GSM blend from paso. Ripe and rich, but balanced

Feb 21st, 2015
Drew Falkman

I just love this wine. It embodies all that is right with the new Paso wines. Big but balanced and refined.

I just love this wine. It embodies all that is right with the new Paso wines. Big but balanced and refined.

Nov 27th, 2014
Amy Morgan

More GMS than GSM. The Grenache dominates with all the goodness of red fruits and floral components married to the blackberries, bark and spice from the Syrah. Savory with a round texture.

More GMS than GSM. The Grenache dominates with all the goodness of red fruits and floral components married to the blackberries, bark and spice from the Syrah. Savory with a round texture.

Jul 22nd, 2014