Villa Creek Cellars
Avenger Paso Robles Syrah Blend
Paso Robles, Central Coast, California, USA
The Avenger is one of the most balanced Syrah based wines I've ever had out of California
The Avenger is one of the most balanced Syrah based wines I've ever had out of California
1 person found it helpfulMay 30th, 2015Just love love love the villa creek portfolio. So much to engage in and discover. A must try.
Just love love love the villa creek portfolio. So much to engage in and discover. A must try.
Jun 26th, 2015
Second time back on this beauty and it did not disappoint. Nice balance with an earthy quality and a touch of licorice. Have a bottle of their High Road laying in the cellar, but in the meantime I'll pick up more of this 2012 Avenger.
Second time back on this beauty and it did not disappoint. Nice balance with an earthy quality and a touch of licorice. Have a bottle of their High Road laying in the cellar, but in the meantime I'll pick up more of this 2012 Avenger.
Jan 4th, 2016
Another terrific offering from Cris Cherry at Villa Creek, this SMG blend is drinking beautifully right now. Intense nose of blackberries, camphor, and a touch of iodine, it is remarkably smooth for such a young wine. Layers of flavor and wonderfully balanced through the mid-palate, this is a classic example of a Paso Rhone Ranger blend. Not sure about its longevity - as I implied this is far more integrated at 3 years than I would have expected - but it's drinking so well now I'm not sure why you would wait!
Another terrific offering from Cris Cherry at Villa Creek, this SMG blend is drinking beautifully right now. Intense nose of blackberries, camphor, and a touch of iodine, it is remarkably smooth for such a young wine. Layers of flavor and wonderfully balanced through the mid-palate, this is a classic example of a Paso Rhone Ranger blend. Not sure about its longevity - as I implied this is far more integrated at 3 years than I would have expected - but it's drinking so well now I'm not sure why you would wait!
Nov 5th, 2015Love it! Cracks cousin. @ sadie & hagens
Love it! Cracks cousin. @ sadie & hagens
May 16th, 2015
A good Paso SMG blend to go with a cheese dinner. Dark berry on the nose, full bodied with the dark fruit following through on the palate.
A good Paso SMG blend to go with a cheese dinner. Dark berry on the nose, full bodied with the dark fruit following through on the palate.
Apr 11th, 2015
2012 - big black fruit, meat, smoke, spice, floral. Candied, sweet palate but holds together well. Nice juicy acidity. For the size this is fresh.
2012 - big black fruit, meat, smoke, spice, floral. Candied, sweet palate but holds together well. Nice juicy acidity. For the size this is fresh.
Apr 7th, 2015