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Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon
Paso Robles, Central Coast, California, USA
Take me back, back, to Cali, Cali. (Needs time to open, then it's bangin')
Take me back, back, to Cali, Cali. (Needs time to open, then it's bangin')
4 people found it helpfulMay 8th, 2015This is an interesting Cali Cab: the red fruit on the nose is potent maraschino cherry with a touch of pomegranate, and the cedar bite is more perfumey, like green pepper potpourri. Acid is nice and crisp, body isn't heavy, and though the tannins are grabby and present, it's not jammy and fruity on the palate, it's bracing and tart. Interesting for its differentness, and definitely a solid buy for ~$15.
This is an interesting Cali Cab: the red fruit on the nose is potent maraschino cherry with a touch of pomegranate, and the cedar bite is more perfumey, like green pepper potpourri. Acid is nice and crisp, body isn't heavy, and though the tannins are grabby and present, it's not jammy and fruity on the palate, it's bracing and tart. Interesting for its differentness, and definitely a solid buy for ~$15.
1 person found it helpfulFeb 15th, 2016
Tasty, but over-extracted. Very pure fruit but not subtle.
Tasty, but over-extracted. Very pure fruit but not subtle.
1 person found it helpfulJun 13th, 2015
Inky indigo, the wine has a beautiful nose of cassis and blueberry. Cedar, leather and pipe tobacco play large supporting roles. The fruit is as dark on the palate as it is on the nose. A sense of forest floor comes through as well, darkening things further. Just a shade of graphite shows up. The wine reminds me more of the Rhône than of Bordeaux.
Inky indigo, the wine has a beautiful nose of cassis and blueberry. Cedar, leather and pipe tobacco play large supporting roles. The fruit is as dark on the palate as it is on the nose. A sense of forest floor comes through as well, darkening things further. Just a shade of graphite shows up. The wine reminds me more of the Rhône than of Bordeaux.
Jan 17th, 2016
Really great value cab from Paso. Full bodied, smooth, and opens up nicely.
Really great value cab from Paso. Full bodied, smooth, and opens up nicely.
Nov 1st, 2015
Full bodied jammy for the price point it’s a good buy
Full bodied jammy for the price point it’s a good buy
Jul 5th, 2021
Not bad for a cheap cab. Not sure I would buy another.
Not bad for a cheap cab. Not sure I would buy another.
Feb 5th, 2021Good value cab...well at least for NYC. fairly well balanced. Big dark fruits and easy drinking.
Good value cab...well at least for NYC. fairly well balanced. Big dark fruits and easy drinking.
Jun 23rd, 2018
Cellared for two years - came out rich, sweet, earthy, with jammy after taste.
Cellared for two years - came out rich, sweet, earthy, with jammy after taste.
Dec 24th, 2017