Kunin Wines

Pape Star Central Coast Red Rhone Blend

8.829 ratings
9.03 pro ratings
Central Coast, California, USA
Grenache, Mourvedre, Syrah
Lamb, Chocolate & Caramel, Herbs, Soft Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Turkey, Pasta, Mushrooms, Veal, Tomato-Based, Chicken, Exotic Spices, Potato, White Rice, Duck, Nuts & Seeds, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Asian Cuisine, Salads & Greens, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, Quinoa, Beef, Chili & Hot Spicy, Hard Cheese, Pork, Pungent Cheese, Venison
Top Notes For
Brian Callaway

Light acidity, medium tannins, and good body. Nice ripe red fruit forward wine with a hint of earth, tea, and tobacco undertones.

Light acidity, medium tannins, and good body. Nice ripe red fruit forward wine with a hint of earth, tea, and tobacco undertones.

Aug 29th, 2016
Pat Sperry

Pretty tasty, piquant acidity, a vibrant blend, a little frazzled still

Pretty tasty, piquant acidity, a vibrant blend, a little frazzled still

Jan 23rd, 2016
Dan Hess

This wine confounds me -- sometimes I love it, sometimes I find issue with it.

Sure it's supposed to be a Chateauneuf-du-Pape inspired wine but man does it taste like a Beaujolais Nouveau to me -- big on fruit right off the bat and barely settles down.

Like I said, I'm of two minds about it. Love Kunin overall so I'm definitely not knocking it, just feel like there's something happening here that I'm not getting.

(Holiday 2015 wine
#14)

This wine confounds me -- sometimes I love it, sometimes I find issue with it.

Sure it's supposed to be a Chateauneuf-du-Pape inspired wine but man does it taste like a Beaujolais Nouveau to me -- big on fruit right off the bat and barely settles down.

Like I said, I'm of two minds about it. Love Kunin overall so I'm definitely not knocking it, just feel like there's something happening here that I'm not getting.

(Holiday 2015 wine
#14)

Jan 7th, 2016
Nick Ferrall

Nice and balanced...wish it was a little funkier.

Nice and balanced...wish it was a little funkier.

Dec 20th, 2015
Gigs G
9.0

Local Kitchen - Santa Monica

Local Kitchen - Santa Monica

Nov 26th, 2015
Dan Hess

Started off overly jammy with sweet notes. Left it open overnight and it really settled down. More balanced.

Started off overly jammy with sweet notes. Left it open overnight and it really settled down. More balanced.

Oct 29th, 2015
Jennifer Armitage Berkman

A fantastic stateside taste of the Rhone. Berries and pepper. Light and perfect for summer.

A fantastic stateside taste of the Rhone. Berries and pepper. Light and perfect for summer.

Aug 2nd, 2015
Phil Gorski

We love Chateauneuf du pape and this is an amazing pretender and awesome value. Paid $20 at Binnys. Love it! Going to look for it every time we go there

We love Chateauneuf du pape and this is an amazing pretender and awesome value. Paid $20 at Binnys. Love it! Going to look for it every time we go there

Jul 13th, 2015
Bill Morgan

The vineyard's take on a Chateauneuf-du-Pape Very good Their best selling wine and I can see why

The vineyard's take on a Chateauneuf-du-Pape Very good Their best selling wine and I can see why

May 3rd, 2015
Brian Tabolt

smooth delicious fruit w a little touch of earth. great, thick mouthfeel. yummy

smooth delicious fruit w a little touch of earth. great, thick mouthfeel. yummy

Mar 7th, 2015