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"A vibrant nose of fruitcake and fig, chocolate-dipped strawberries and sweet ... "A vibrant nose of fruitcake and fig, chocolate-dipped strawberries and sweet spice. The mouth has black cherry and wild strawberry fruit, cocoa powder, and a crunchy brightness like bursts of pomegranate seeds. The finish shows a briary, herby note... more

"A pretty peach color, a touch deeper than most recent vintages. On the nose, ... "A pretty peach color, a touch deeper than most recent vintages. On the nose, vibrant aromatics of fresh nectarine, wild strawberry, and jasmine. The mouth is rich with fruit but dry and bright, with flavors of strawberry tart and salted watermelon,... more

"The 2020 vintage offers extraordinary finesse, power, and intensity. Earthy n... "The 2020 vintage offers extraordinary finesse, power, and intensity. Earthy notes of pepper, game and wild herbs underscore lovely blue fruit aromas on the nose. The muscular palate delivers spicy mixed berries and purple fruit, with charismatic... more

"The right blend of teamwork, preparation, and the ability to adapt has led to... "The right blend of teamwork, preparation, and the ability to adapt has led to Adobe Road's team success. The same holds true for how they crafted The 24. The blend features fresh, fruity Grenache, mixed with an almost equal portion of dark, spicy... more

"Côte à Côte is an homage to the Southern Rhône while still respecting the sty... "Côte à Côte is an homage to the Southern Rhône while still respecting the style of Paso Robles. This wine is seductive, fruit forward, and has a lot of pleasure. It can be enjoyed now but can be easily aged 20+ years. The 2021 vintage is comprised... more

"Very dark ruby-purple. Black raspberry, incense, tree bark, forest floor, and... "Very dark ruby-purple. Black raspberry, incense, tree bark, forest floor, and pepper waft from the glass. On the palate, dark fruits, loamy earth, and spice. Texturally seamless, with smooth but authoritative tannins building in the finish. Such an... more

"Plummy and floral layers over a foundation of spiced fig and fo. Creamy, boda... "Plummy and floral layers over a foundation of spiced fig and fo. Creamy, bodacious blackberry framed by a stone-fruit-y brightness that gives this wine tremendous tension. Supple tannins and silky mouthfeel." more

"This wine often has an exotic, lavender-like aroma, with suggestions of wild ... "This wine often has an exotic, lavender-like aroma, with suggestions of wild cherries, huckleberry, ginger, allspice, black tea and freshly ground black pepper. The flavors are generous and rich, matched by an attractive suppleness and mix of... more

"The 2020 Intercept Red Blend has aromas of blackberry preserves, sweet tobacc... "The 2020 Intercept Red Blend has aromas of blackberry preserves, sweet tobacco, and caramelized sugar. When making the Red Blend, Intercept targeted some of their favorite vineyards in Paso Robles. Petite Sirah and Zinfandel are at the heart of... more

"Delicate lily and cotton candy aromatics, fresh black Tartarian cherries, bri... "Delicate lily and cotton candy aromatics, fresh black Tartarian cherries, briar-fruit cobbler, satsuma plum preserves, chocolate covered blueberries, dandelion root tea, muddled spearmint, the palate is soft, sateen, yet energetic, lively, and full... more

"The heady aromatics of the 2018 El Dorado Mourvèdre are everything Skinner vi... "The heady aromatics of the 2018 El Dorado Mourvèdre are everything Skinner vineyards hoped for... plummy and floral layers over a foundation of spiced fig and alfalfa (there's that barnyard). But that is not to say this wine isn't squeaky clean,... more

"This wine often has an exotic, lavender-like aroma, with suggestions of wild ... "This wine often has an exotic, lavender-like aroma, with suggestions of wild cherries, huckleberry, ginger, allspice, black tea and freshly ground black pepper. The flavors are generous and rich, matched by an attractive suppleness and mix of... more

"A serious nose of pipe tobacco, both red and black currant, licorice, and a l... "A serious nose of pipe tobacco, both red and black currant, licorice, and a little minty lift. The mouth is on point with flavors of black raspberry, mint chocolate, meat drippings, and loamy earth. Deep and full but structured as well, with fine-... more

"Vertigo is their Syrah-based blend, showcasing some new varietals this vintag... "Vertigo is their Syrah-based blend, showcasing some new varietals this vintage! It is spicy, structured, and always performs. The name is a nod to the steepness of the hillside on their estate where they grow the fruit for this wine. Debuting a... more

"Untold Story immediately reveals its intensity with a deeply colored purple c... "Untold Story immediately reveals its intensity with a deeply colored purple core that is nearly opaque, signaling the power of its aromatics. Rich notes of black fruits, blackberry, plum, and cassis are layered with graphite and crushed herbs that... more

"#31 James Suckling Top 100 Wines of the USA 2025 This impeccably structured r... "#31 James Suckling Top 100 Wines of the USA 2025 This impeccably structured red is infused with personality and polish, unfolding with black cherry and raspberry flavors framed by orange peel, garrigue, brown baking spices and clove while building... more

"A Southern Rhône-style blend from this estate, The Ramparts is remarkably ver... "A Southern Rhône-style blend from this estate, The Ramparts is remarkably versatile in the way of food pairing. With a long finish and smooth tannins, it is complex, balanced and benefits from ageing up to 10 years. Palatable in all seasons, the... more

"The 2022 Sage Canyon Red is a beauty. The color is bright, and the aroma is a... "The 2022 Sage Canyon Red is a beauty. The color is bright, and the aroma is attention-grabbing, combining exotic pit fruit of peach and apricot, with traces of mineral and earth. The flavors are a complex blend of allspice, clove and nutmeg. There... more

"A fairytale of a wine that takes you to another place. Fresh, dark blossoms, ... "A fairytale of a wine that takes you to another place. Fresh, dark blossoms, earth and spice. A story unfolding one step at a time. Blend: 50% Mourvedre, 26% Grenache, 9% Syrah, 8% Counoise, 5% Picpoul,1% Grenache Blanc, 1% Cinsaut White pepper,... more

"Pouring a rich ruby red, aromas of wild strawberries, ripe cherries, and spic... "Pouring a rich ruby red, aromas of wild strawberries, ripe cherries, and spicy earth waft from the glass. With a structured mouthfeel that is both complex and inviting, the Grenache brings vivid fruit, Syrah offers a rich meaty core, and Mourvedre... more