Winemaker Notes
This wine presents a dark ruby red hue and opens with aromas of ripe blackcurrants and hibiscus, layered with subtle notes of vanilla, cinnamon, and clove. On the palate, it offers a full body and bursts with bright, juicy red fruit flavors, elegantly balanced by hints of vanilla, coffee, and baking spices.
Blend: 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Petite Syrah
Professional Ratings
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Wine Enthusiast
Black plum, savory soy and dried beef aromas make for a meaty nose on this bottling. The palate is full bodied, ample in acidity and wrapped in firm tannins that frame rich flavors of dried berry and more soy, making for a satisfying Cab at a fair price.
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.