Benom Wines
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Testa dei Cherubini Eleven Confessions Vineyard Grenache
2014 Vintage. 16% Alcohol. Needs a bit more time but extremely enjoyable. First time we’ve seen a white wax seal on any SQN. Part of Gail’s birthday celebration. With black truffles on house made fettuccine at Il Cortile in Paso Robles. First wine from that wooden six pack. After a day of tastings at Torrin, McPrice Meyers, Fulldraw, Booker and Benom, had to be a special bottle to stand out! Paso rocks! — 4 years ago
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Dangerous Birds Sta. Rita Hills Syrah 2007
2007 Vintage. 15.5% Alcohol. Estate Syrah from Eleven Confessions vineyard in the Santa Rita Hills. Now at it’s peak and unfortunately our last bottle. Belated Gail’s birthday SQN as most of our “liquid assets” were at the WineBank that was closed except for emergencies and acceptance of shipments during our shelter-in-place. Now allowing appointments to put away our spring shipments from Top, Fulldraw, Aaron, Benom, and more. Massive liquid raspberry and red fruits on the nose and palate with a finish lasting 5 minutes. Amazing wine and definitely birthday quality. — 4 years ago
Benom Wines
Origin Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
Nose of smoky red fruit, roasted herbs. Tightly wound acid and grippy tannins show the youth, while framing and lifting concentrated fruit. Interesting and well made, but not my jam, at least not yet. — 6 years ago
Raul Puga
Always delicious — 12 days ago