Category Archives: Paso Robles

Carpenter envy

Posted on October 24, 2008 by RJ

James David, Paso Robles, Penman Springs Vineyard, Muscat Blanc 2007 There’s a great variety of floral notes, from the sweet ones like honesuckle to roses and spicey numbers. The mouth is light-bodied and citrusy with a real sense of eating … Continue reading →

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Paso Port

Posted on July 14, 2008 by RJ

Robert Hall, Paso Robles, Vintage Port 2005 A sumptuous berry dessert with integrated alcohol. The grapes are traditional, as in Portugal, 36% Touriga, 30% Alvarelhao, 20% Souzao and 14% Tinta Cao. Aged in barrel for 24 months. Winemaker Don Brady. … Continue reading →

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Bordeaux blends

Posted on April 30, 2008 by RJ

Justin Paso Robles Isosceles 2005 Lots of toasty oak and sour cherries with a thickness that lasts a long time. 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc and 7% Merlot. GP&B in Paso Robles 14.6% $47.99 at Bottle Barn Justin Chateau … Continue reading →

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Viva La Pink!

Posted on January 22, 2008 by RJ

Robert Hall Paso Robles Rose de Robles 2006 Hand harvest Syrah 55%, Grenache 26%, Mourvedre 10% and Cinsault 9% make up this Rhone-inspired rose. Winemaker Don Brady. P&B Paso Robles 13.1% $8.99 at Bottle Barn Robert Hall Montevina Amador County … Continue reading →

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Sweets

Posted on October 8, 2007 by RJ

Robert Hall Paso Robles Margaret’s Vineyard Orange Muscat 2006 A lighter version of dessert wine that is perfect with fresh raspberries.  With only 4.3% RS and a light mouthfeel, this wine could do double duty with spicy prawns in a … Continue reading →

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Zin Challenge

Posted on September 30, 2007 by RJ

This flight features 5 Zinfandel from 2001 to 2005 sourced from Napa and Paso Robles. Eberle Paso Robles Zinfandel 2005 Like eating a sweet cherry pie, this wine combines rich fruit, glycerol and oak into a viscous delight.  Even with … Continue reading →

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Tempted by Tempranillo

Posted on September 18, 2007 by RJ

Tempranillo plays a key role in the Spanish region of Rioja and along the river Duero aka Douro on the other side of the border in Portugal. In the latter country Tempranillo goes by the name of Tinta Roriz or … Continue reading →

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