Shay A

9.2

I’m in the 92+ range here. Didn’t know how a 12yr Paso Tempranillo would show, but I was pleasantly surprised.

87 temp/ 10 Grenache/ 3 Zinfandel

Everything about this was Paso but I appreciated the slight Tempranillo vibe it pulled off. As I’ve mentioned before, well made Paso wines have this weightless richness to them and while this wasn’t as nimble as others, it smells like Paso through and through. Big, rich, baked dark fruits aromatically with baking spices and some oak presence but a floral note appears with time. Where the fruit presents dark aromatically, it takes a slightly red-fruited turn on the palate with some herbal spice, cherry-vanilla pipe tobacco and plenty of tannin to show its Tempranillo profile.

Followed over two days and stayed strong. Pop and enjoy. — 23 days ago

Steve Mitchell

9.4

Full bodied, bold , nice nose and easy on the palate. — 8 months ago

Doug Scott

9.3

Viognier from York Mountain. Nose is roses, apricot, honeysuckle, some musk. Flavor has apricot, mineral-salinity, peach skin, toast. Good acidity and bit of oiliness through long finish. — 2 years ago

Scott Soren

9.2

Lovely bottle. Showing well. Rich dark fruit. With a medium body. Longer finish. I usually like my Mourvèdre with a little more funk, but this was very enjoyable — 2 months ago

Xista

9.3

Power of Grenache, fantastic. Berry explosion — 6 months ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.3

2020 vintage. 02.10.25. — 8 months ago

Simon Weston

9.5

Deep red color. Blackberry & black cherry nose. Dry blackberry, blackcurrant, leather and oak to taste. Very smooth and delicious. — 4 years ago

Dick Schinkel

9.2

47% Grenache blanc.
42 % Viognier.
11 %Roussane — 2 months ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.3

Blend of Syrah (36%), Grenache (21%), Mourvèdre (17%), Tempranillo (14%), Zinfandel (8%) and Carignan (4%). Dark purple color. Aromas of dark berry fruit, lavender and roasted meat. Flavors of jammy boysenberries, black cherry, black raspberry, black licorice and roasted herbs. Slight hint of vanilla on the long and lingering finish. Well balanced acidity. Medium-plus body. Rich and plush but not over the top. Beautifully integrated and perfectly aged. Thanks for sharing, John S! — 3 months ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.3

2020 vintage. PNP'd. Heavy bod. Definitely interesting blend and it works. The 15.1% not super-Paso obvious but you just know it'll show up at some point down the road. Tannins no shrinking violet here yet not as fearsome as one might suspect. Pretty good balance now interspersed with spice cameos and the nagging suspicions that another 4-5 years will find this in the sweet spot. Pick up a few bottles for variety's/varietals sake. 10.26.24. — a year ago