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Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon
Paso Robles, Central Coast, California, USA
Last of my bottles. This has a profile that seems to allow for early drinking, and the tannin and acidity here don’t make me regret finishing these (though I’m sure this will be just fine for 5+yrs in this type of profile).
Between a 92-93 here. One of my bottles poured for a big Paso theme (2010 Epoch Block B, 2015 Torrin Akashi, 2012 Saxum JBV, and others), this was close to pop and pour. When I first had this two years ago, it had a reductive/smoked meat profile on the nose that has disappated. Aromatics show lots of black cherry, black raspberries, amaretto, baking spices and espresso. Quite perfumed. The palate is juicy and lush, with more high toned black fruits, cedar, a roasted character and a lip smacking jamminess on the finish. Unabashedly Paso.
As an aside, it’s crazy how these can be found around $50 now after Constellation bought this label out...I paid $75! Good value at $50, not so good at $75.
Last of my bottles. This has a profile that seems to allow for early drinking, and the tannin and acidity here don’t make me regret finishing these (though I’m sure this will be just fine for 5+yrs in this type of profile).
Between a 92-93 here. One of my bottles poured for a big Paso theme (2010 Epoch Block B, 2015 Torrin Akashi, 2012 Saxum JBV, and others), this was close to pop and pour. When I first had this two years ago, it had a reductive/smoked meat profile on the nose that has disappated. Aromatics show lots of black cherry, black raspberries, amaretto, baking spices and espresso. Quite perfumed. The palate is juicy and lush, with more high toned black fruits, cedar, a roasted character and a lip smacking jamminess on the finish. Unabashedly Paso.
As an aside, it’s crazy how these can be found around $50 now after Constellation bought this label out...I paid $75! Good value at $50, not so good at $75.
Totally agree with my bud @Ron R - everything he says - lots of smiles delights and good Joyce - drink now but most likely improve over a few years of cellaring but not much - nice enjoyable wine / all smiles
Totally agree with my bud @Ron R - everything he says - lots of smiles delights and good Joyce - drink now but most likely improve over a few years of cellaring but not much - nice enjoyable wine / all smiles
May 3rd, 2020
Again, excellent. I detect a hint of greenness in this vintage. Displays the gnarly Paso signature, but with grace and poise. However, the 16 vintage was slightly better.
Day 2 and the greeness has evaporated. This implies that cellaring could be its friend.
Again, excellent. I detect a hint of greenness in this vintage. Displays the gnarly Paso signature, but with grace and poise. However, the 16 vintage was slightly better.
Day 2 and the greeness has evaporated. This implies that cellaring could be its friend.
Certainly upper echelon for Pass Cab Sav. Rich and extracted. Long finish.
Certainly upper echelon for Pass Cab Sav. Rich and extracted. Long finish.
Jul 6th, 2019
Aroma of black currant, blackberry cobbler, smoke, tar, dates and caramel. Very mild fruit at the forefront of the palate with a long profile and pencil lead on the finish, and cedar. Amazing for a young cab- complex and smooth
Aroma of black currant, blackberry cobbler, smoke, tar, dates and caramel. Very mild fruit at the forefront of the palate with a long profile and pencil lead on the finish, and cedar. Amazing for a young cab- complex and smooth
2 people found it helpfulNov 16th, 2019A great quaff, displaying some underripe notes. Not sure bottle age will smooth out the wrinkles, but still very good.
A great quaff, displaying some underripe notes. Not sure bottle age will smooth out the wrinkles, but still very good.
1 person found it helpfulJan 5th, 2020
2017, tannins tame. Big blackberry, vanilla, oaky bitch, chalky. Real rich with no hard edges. Wish there was a little more character but delicious
2017, tannins tame. Big blackberry, vanilla, oaky bitch, chalky. Real rich with no hard edges. Wish there was a little more character but delicious
Oct 25th, 2024
As expected, a beautiful beast of a wine.
As expected, a beautiful beast of a wine.
Apr 25th, 2021