Winemaker Notes
The 2017 Vineyard Selection Cabernet Sauvignon is made to be enjoyed by the glass, but is a complement to a variety of dishes including a Blue Cheese burger or grilled lamb lollipops.
Professional Ratings
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Tasting Panel
The Old World acidity that we know and love from Eberle shows beautifully in this true-to-its roots red, the grapes for which are sourced from vineyards throughout the Paso Robles AVA; after blending, it remains in barrel for 18 months. Sour cherry, earth, and red plum keep the texturally clean palate alert as frisky notes of white pepper, briar, black cherry, and mocha come into play.
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Wine Enthusiast
Roasted blackberry and toasted brioche aromas make for a cohesive mix of smoke and fruit on the nose of this bottling. The texture on the palate is engaging, with just enough tannins and acidity to hold up those seared berry, dried pepper and cracked pepper flavors.
As Paso Robles, California has soared in number of wineries and gained in popularity, Cabernet Sauvignon has firmly taken root as the region’s number one varietal. Alone, it accounts for just over 40% of plantings and is grown throughout both the western and eastern sides of the appellation. Though viticulture here dates back to the 18th century, Cabernet Sauvignon didn’t emerge as a significant grape here until the 1970’s. But since then it has definitely made up for lost time.
Legendary winemaker and consultant Andre Tchelistcheff first recognized Paso’s potential with Cabernet Sauvignon in the early 1960’s. The calcareous soil and dramatic diurnal temperature changes of Paso’s westside particularly intrigued him. Today modern winemaking techniques and focused experimentation with various clones, rootstocks and vineyard strategies optimize the region's ideal combination of soil and climate to deliver the best fruit possible.
The results are evident in the glass. Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon can be mesmerizing, with rich aromas and flavors of blackberry, cassis, black cherry, graphite, toasty oak, vanilla and spice. The structure, balance and unbridled opulence of these wines impress from first sip to last. Not surprisingly, Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignons have steadily grown in reputation, not just in the U.S., but around the world.