Kunin Wines

Pape Star Central Coast Red Rhone Blend

8.930 ratings

8.71 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

8.8

Solid medium bodied, juicy red. Strawberry, bit sweet, very little tannins, easy to drink

Solid medium bodied, juicy red. Strawberry, bit sweet, very little tannins, easy to drink

3 people found it helpfulOct 9th, 2016

Lawrence Asrikin

8.9

As the name suggests, this is some sort of tribute to Châteauneuf-du-Pape from Central Coast of California. It offers similar style and value to wines from Southern Rhône. It has slightly less earthiness you generally expect of wine of this style. The Pope should definitely consider moving the papacy to Central California, at least for 5-10 years :-)

As the name suggests, this is some sort of tribute to Châteauneuf-du-Pape from Central Coast of California. It offers similar style and value to wines from Southern Rhône. It has slightly less earthiness you generally expect of wine of this style. The Pope should definitely consider moving the papacy to Central California, at least for 5-10 years :-)

1 person found it helpfulNov 12th, 2016

9.1

Crisp and savory with pine nut encrusted chicken and herb rice. Nice floral and fruit accents. Three bottles during the meal. Kudos Seth Kunin!

Crisp and savory with pine nut encrusted chicken and herb rice. Nice floral and fruit accents. Three bottles during the meal. Kudos Seth Kunin!

1 person found it helpfulMar 6th, 2016

8.5

Good not great

Good not great

Jul 6th, 2017

8.7

Very good without a lot of realness

Very good without a lot of realness

Mar 5th, 2017

Michael Pfeiffer

9.0

Light but great Rhone

Light but great Rhone

Dec 18th, 2016

Lionel Ferrandon

8.0

Chateauneuf style. Tanic nose. Probably better with some red meat.

Chateauneuf style. Tanic nose. Probably better with some red meat.

Oct 23rd, 2016

9.0

Beautiful expression of Rhone varietal blend. For the dinner table.

Beautiful expression of Rhone varietal blend. For the dinner table.

May 28th, 2016

8.8

A little less interesting than the 2013.

A little less interesting than the 2013.

Jan 1st, 2016

9.5

Very good table red - close to ménage a tois - buy this one

Very good table red - close to ménage a tois - buy this one

Oct 30th, 2015