Category Archives: Paso Robles

Robert Hall Rose 2010

Posted on March 19, 2011 by Ray Johnson

Robert Hall, Paso Robles, Hall Ranch, Rose de Robles 2010 Don Brady truly captures the essence of fresh red fruit in the nose of this wine – very fresh. In the mouth you’ll find the body of rose from the … Continue reading →

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Rhone blends from California and Chateauneuf-du-Pape

Posted on April 28, 2010 by Ray Johnson

Tablas Creek Vineyard, Paso Robles, Cotes de Tablas 2008 The fruit is fresh and lively in the nose, with floral notes and sweet spice. In the mouth it is medium-bodied, very fruity and structured, making it a winner with grilled … Continue reading →

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Justin Justification 2006

Posted on April 9, 2010 by Ray Johnson

Justin Vineyards & Winery, Paso Robles, Justification 2006 The nose features crushed leaves, black fruits, cookie dough with vanilla and  sweet tobacco. In the mouth it is quite structured, tight at this point, just a baby. Yet the fruit is … Continue reading →

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California Zinfandel 2006

Posted on September 29, 2009 by Ray Johnson

Terra d’Oro, Amador County, Deaver Vineyard, Zinfandel 2006 The nose features stewed fruits, raisins, caramel and brown spices. In the mouth the wine is warm, with sweet, pruny fruit. The vines were planted in 1881. P&B Plymouth 15.5% $30 at … Continue reading →

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Rosenblum Richard Sauret Zin 2006

Posted on August 4, 2009 by Ray Johnson

Rosenblum Cellars, Paso Robles, Richard Sauret Vineyards, Zinfandel 2006 There’s jammy fruit in the nose with notes of charred oak and an early sense of evolution. In the mouth the wine is peppery with vanilla and sweet milk chocolate. V&B … Continue reading →

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Robert Hall Rose 2008

Posted on August 4, 2009 by Ray Johnson

Robert Hall, Paso Robles, Hall Ranch, Rose de Robles 2008 Strawberries and floral notes are the predominant features in the nose – very clean and fresh. In the mouth the fruit shines again in a very dry format with a … Continue reading →

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Tablas Creek Cotes de Tablas 2006

Posted on July 27, 2009 by Ray Johnson

Tablas Creek Vineyard, Paso Robles, Cotes de Tablas 2006 California sunshine comes through in this New World wine, with ripe liqueur-like fruit and polished edges. There’s a sense of tart cherries and cranberries as well, acidity balancing the ripe character. … Continue reading →

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South Coast Rose 2007

Posted on April 29, 2009 by Ray Johnson

South Coast, California, Grenache, Rose 2007 In the nose there is candy, flowers and the smell something citrus. The mouth is plump and amplified by a about 1% RS. This took the sweepstake award for pink wine at the Chronicle … Continue reading →

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Robert Hall Muscat 2008

Posted on April 1, 2009 by Ray Johnson

Robert Hall, Paso Robles, Margaret’s Vineyard, Orange Muscat 2008 This is sweet smelling perfume in a bottle. This is the lighter side of dessert wine with an RS level that is just above what we might call semi-sweet table wine … Continue reading →

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Tablas Creek Esprit de Beaucastel 2005

Posted on October 30, 2008 by Ray Johnson

Tablas Creek Vineyard, Paso Robles, Esprit de Beaucastel 2005 The brett is dominating the nose and while it works for this style of wine, it will put off some looking for a cleaner approach in the New World. The gaminess … Continue reading →

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