Borden Ranch, Central Valley

Halter Ranch

Estate Bottled Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Deep purple in color with a short purple rim.

Full-bodied with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry and fruit forward on the palate with nice complexity.

Showing black fruits with light wood, spices, coffee, herbs, dark chocolates, light earth, tobacco and black pepper.

Nice finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This 7 year old Cabernet Sauvignon from Paso Robles is drinking very nicely now. Elegant and easy drinking.

Rich and fruit forward. Complex, engaging and interesting.

Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel, and much better after 2 hours of airtime.

I had this vintage a few times before, and it is drinking better now. Drinking at its peak, and will continue to drink nicely in the next few years.

A blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Malbec and 10% Petit Verdot. Aged in French oak barrels for 16 months.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$55.
— a month ago

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Forlorn Hope

Amerikanischen Kobold Kick-On Ranch Los Alamos Riesling

B A
9.2

A real treat at ten years old. Key lime pie and slate — a year ago

Ridge Vineyards

Benito Dusi Ranch Paso Robles Zinfandel 2021

No sediment, so I popped and poured. Explosive nose has super-deep, pure spicy blackberry Zin fruit. Purity of fruit is a hallmark (in my experience) of Ridge’s Dusi Ranch cuvée. There’s also a bit of clove from the American oak, but it’s pretty subtle. Great intensity of flavor in the mouth, with a soft, enveloping texture. It’s big, at 14.8%, but it’s balanced. And keeping things under 15 in Paso is challenging. Terrific wine. Yummo. — 3 months ago

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Doug Powers

Doug Powers

Sounds great!!

Wente Vineyards

Riva Ranch Vineyard Chardonnay 2022

Sight: light yellow
Smell: pineapple, vanilla
Taste: smooth, creamy, slightly buttery
Acidity: nah
— 6 months ago

Wente Vineyards

Riva Ranch Heritage Block Chardonnay 2021

I’m getting citrus and fruity notes from this one. I am surprised I like this. It has a light body and is easy to drink. Yay — 2 years ago

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Tatomer

Kick-On Ranch Riesling 2019

One of the best american Rieslings out there. The Riesling was planted in 2007. Kick On Ranch is just a few miles West of Los Alamos (CA) , getting close to the ocean and Vandenberg Air Force Base. 120 cases. 13.5%. Plenty of acidity, 🍯 , botyris? , fresh cut garden hose. Quite herbal. Oregano. Tatomer’s top of the line offer. He learned the trade in Austria 🇦🇹, Wachau region. This 2019 is very very good. Not Mosel just different - and perhaps quintessential Californian. — 3 months ago

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Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

Peeps say Smith-Madrone but no. Just no. I'll stick with Graham's whites.

Ancient Peaks

Santa Margarita Ranch Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Very mellow cab. Should pair nicely with anything. — 6 months ago

Halter Ranch

Estate Bottled Adelaida District Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Great Cab from Paso Robles. Full bodied, but had pleasant notes of fruit. Gifted from Joan & Jen — 10 months ago