Oh man, do I love a good a good Syrah/Mourevadre blend. While visiting Sculpterra in Paso Robles (highly recommend a visit; the wine is delicious, but they also have an awesome sculpture garden and often have music out in the back), I picked up their Mourevadre, which actually was blended with a bit of Petit…
Category: Paso Robles
Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Over $25, Paso Robles
Review: 2012 Fratelli Perata Cabernet Sauvignon
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Tomatoes! I don’t think I’ve ever had wine with a deep, roasted tomato taste, but the 2012 Fratelli Perata Cabernet Suvignon does. And it’s yummy. Not a weird tomato taste, but it’s an almost Earthy quality that makes this wine pair well with spaghetti and meatballs! I picked up this unfiltered wine on a trip…
Budget Buster, Over $25, Paso Robles, Syrah, Zinfandel
Review: 2013 Zenaida Cellars Zephyr
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We came across Zenaida Cellars towards the end of a recent Paso Robles trip. It was supposed to be our last winery of the stay as we made our way out of town, but upon the recommendation of the woman serving us 10:30 a.m., we headed up the road to Ecluse. We are now members…
Grenache Blanc, Paso Robles, Roussanne, Under $40, White wine
Review: 2015 Midnight Cellars Aurora
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We almost didn’t go to Midnight Cellars on out last trip to Paso Robles. We had already been to three wineries and I had made a rule that this time, we would cut ourselves off after three. That didn’t happen. We slid right back into our 4 to 5 wineries a day bit. Oh, well.…
Cabernet Sauvignon, Over $25, Paso Robles
Review: 2013 Ecluse Cabernet Sauvignon
by wineforthewin •
When I went up to Paso Robles last, my goal was to find a new wine club. I had been a wine club member at a Temecula Winery for about two years, but was itching for something new. Over the weekend, I visited about seven wineries and was about to give up. Then at our…
Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles, Review, Under $20
Review: 2012 Stateland Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon
by wineforthewin •
When you drink this berrylicious Cabernet Sauvignon, your mouth will water. The blackberry aroma and soft tannins of this easy-to-drink Cab can be quite persuasive. However, this Central Coast red can be a bit leathery at times, lying heavy on the tongue, coating it as if it were leaving behind a prime layer of paint. It…
California, Over $25, Paso Robles, Red Blend
Review: 2010 Tablas Creek En Gobelet
by wineforthewin •
Friday night was frustrating. On my way to pick up the other half from the train station, I get pulled over by a cop who gives me a ticket. Then my car won’t start and the cop just drives off. Triple A comes and saves me and lover drives home. What a sucky start to…
Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles, Review, Under $10
Review: 2011 Edna Valley Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
by wineforthewin •
The 2011 Edna Valley Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon is soft on the way down. It’s oaky, fruity–blackberries, mostly– spicy and has a hint of coffee. It’s a solid Cabernet Suavignon. Drinking this at a party, a friend of mine said it’s a perfect red to loosen up a crowd. I totally agree. Nuts and Bolts Winery:…
California, Musing, Paso Robles
Paso Robles Man: The most interesting man in the world?
by wineforthewin •
I know I’m late to the gushfest, but I can’t help but share this amazing video of the Paso Wine Man. He gives us the lowdown on vino variety, and let me tell you: it’s amazing. Come on, he compares shitty Chardonnay to a bleached out blonde beauty queens and the real deal to a…
California, Paso Robles, Port, Recipe
Recipe: Bubbe’s Baked Apples with a Twist
by wineforthewin •
Remember how I reviewed Clautiere Vineyard’s 2005 Port? Well if you do, which you should because it was literally the post before this one, than you’d recall that I gave a sneak peak into my favorite baked apple recipe, and now I’m going to do the big reveal. Tada! My grandmother used to make me baked…