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Producers of Petite Sirah need to take note: there's a young gun out there who's going to show you some new moves! Winemaker Aaron Jackson is one amazing guy! He fully commits to whatever Read More...
the task at hand is. So being the hardcore surfer that he is, you can imagine how dedicated to winemaking Aaron must be when he has to leave those firing Central Coast point breaks to head for the vineyards! His wines have been staples at our store for years, and it's amazing how he can make Petite Sirah taste so good, keep it complex yet easy to drink, and sell such a tasty wine for a reasonable price!
Aaron's Vintage and Tasting Notes: "2010 was the coolest year I have ever experienced (until 2011 came along), with such a cool, slow ripening period in summer and fall that I wondered if the vines would even make it to the finish line. In the end all of my vineyards were picked in October, almost a month later than usual, but the extremely long hangtime allowed for super-slow flavor development and incredible acid levels.
"The resulting 2010 Petite is a wine that truly reflects the vintage, with awesome aromatics and a nice dose of savory, cool vintage characters. Black pepper, smoked herbs, and game frame up boysenberry, black plum, and blackerry. Wonderful acidity highlights the black fruit and spice elements, followed by moderate, grippy tannins. All the elements hint at longer-term aging, whereby I believe the wine will truly blossom. Only the very best 12 barrels made it into this years blend, making production a mere 297 cases. The blend is a makeup of 4 vineyards all grown on calcareous soils, 40% in Westside Paso, and 60% from the Eastern portions of Templeton."
Aaron's Vintage and Tasting Notes: "2010 was the coolest year I have ever experienced (until 2011 came along), with such a cool, slow ripening period in summer and fall that I wondered if the vines would even make it to the finish line. In the end all of my vineyards were picked in October, almost a month later than usual, but the extremely long hangtime allowed for super-slow flavor development and incredible acid levels.
"The resulting 2010 Petite is a wine that truly reflects the vintage, with awesome aromatics and a nice dose of savory, cool vintage characters. Black pepper, smoked herbs, and game frame up boysenberry, black plum, and blackerry. Wonderful acidity highlights the black fruit and spice elements, followed by moderate, grippy tannins. All the elements hint at longer-term aging, whereby I believe the wine will truly blossom. Only the very best 12 barrels made it into this years blend, making production a mere 297 cases. The blend is a makeup of 4 vineyards all grown on calcareous soils, 40% in Westside Paso, and 60% from the Eastern portions of Templeton."
$28.99
A brilliant magenta color, with a bit of aeration, the young wine develops an aromatic note of savory rhubarb and freshly brewed tea. The knit texture and delicate flavors of ripe Read More...
cherry and subtle sandalwood incense smoke, spice-like flavors of nutmeg and allspice showcase classic varietal characteristic. An early maturing vintage, this Pinot is best enjoyed in to 2015.
$29.99
The 18 acre Viking Vineyard is a true mountain site, located on the coastal influenced west side of Paso Robles, 14 miles from the Pacific Ocean.
$17.99
Adelaida’s family owned vineyards include 5 distinct properties totaling 145 acres in the craggy hillside terrain of Paso Robles’ west side. Only 14 miles from the Pacific Ocean these Read More...
are steep and elevated sites (1500 – 1900 feet), characterized by chalk rock limestone soils. Afternoon blasts of coastal air create a daily microclimate that swings 40-50 degrees. Their diverse planting of 23 varieties emphasized Rhône grapes, old vine Pinot Noir, dry farmed Zinfandel and mountain style Cabernet Sauvignon.
Adelaida’s only dry farmed vineyard, Michael’s, planted in 2004, contains 18 acres of traditional head-pruned, heritage Zinfandel clones sourced from the Paso Robles AVA. Covering a wave-like, undulating hilltop, the vineyard has varying elevations, from 1580 to 1735 feet. Low yields are the norm, around 1.5 ton/acre. In 2010 Adelaida achieved SIP Certification for their sustainable vineyard practices.
Initial aromas of cola and baked crabapple lead to a medium bodied palate. Tasting of briar patch, dusty black fruit, and cured tobacco leaf, finishing with hints of cocoa nibs and grindings of black pepper.
Adelaida’s only dry farmed vineyard, Michael’s, planted in 2004, contains 18 acres of traditional head-pruned, heritage Zinfandel clones sourced from the Paso Robles AVA. Covering a wave-like, undulating hilltop, the vineyard has varying elevations, from 1580 to 1735 feet. Low yields are the norm, around 1.5 ton/acre. In 2010 Adelaida achieved SIP Certification for their sustainable vineyard practices.
Initial aromas of cola and baked crabapple lead to a medium bodied palate. Tasting of briar patch, dusty black fruit, and cured tobacco leaf, finishing with hints of cocoa nibs and grindings of black pepper.
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This 2010 Merlot opens with rich red fruit aromas with accents of tobacco, black olive and spicy oak. Smooth, polished flavors of plum, cassis and black cherry unfold with notes of Read More...
cedar and cinnamon. Supple tannins embrace an elegantly balanced finish.
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We have been looking for a delicious Zinfandel at this price point for some time, and we think we’ve found a winner! Ancient Peaks sits in the Paso Robles appellation, 22 miles south Read More...
of the city of Paso Robles and just 14 miles from the Pacific Ocean. Here, the surrounding peaks of the Santa Lucia Mountain Range act as a gateway between the ocean-cooled environs below the grade and the warmer climes above the grade. When the days heat up in the areas north and east of Margarita Vineyard, the air rises to create a vacuum that pulls marine breezes and fog inland over the peaks, and right through the vineyard. This means the fruit gets ripe, without any “off” flavors, yet the cooling afternoon breezes help the resulting wine to retain freshness and acidity.
The 2010 Zinfandel offers vibrant aromas of crushed raspberry and blueberry with a dash of sweet oak. Bright, juicy flavors of raspberry, boysenberry and black cherry anticipate notes of cola and spice. A smoky vanilla note joins luscious acidity on a rich, jammy finish.
The 2010 Zinfandel offers vibrant aromas of crushed raspberry and blueberry with a dash of sweet oak. Bright, juicy flavors of raspberry, boysenberry and black cherry anticipate notes of cola and spice. A smoky vanilla note joins luscious acidity on a rich, jammy finish.
$17.95
In a recent issue, Wine Spectator stated, “California Grenache is capable of stardom. But there needs to be a lot more made so that the average consumer can buy it.” Well, here’s Read More...
your star!
The Barrel 27 guys have long searched for that perfect vineyard for the Rhône Valley’s bedrock grape... Grenache. That search has ended and the result is the most seductive Rock and a Hard Place to date! The wine exhibits a dark ruby-black color with a compelling nose of pureed raspberry, black berry jam, crushed mint leaf, sweet Tellicherry black pepper and cocoa, followed by hints of Chinese 5 Spices, cranberry, prosciutto, warm tar, lychee and rhubarb pie. In the mouth, the wine's purity shines out with flavors of dried raspberry and cranberry, mint, sage, cured meat and fresh herbs, with elements of wood smoke, nori, citrus and smoky paprika. Superb acidity balances the excellent tannin structure and the wine's generous body, yielding a long, pure finish of fruit and spice.
The Barrel 27 guys have long searched for that perfect vineyard for the Rhône Valley’s bedrock grape... Grenache. That search has ended and the result is the most seductive Rock and a Hard Place to date! The wine exhibits a dark ruby-black color with a compelling nose of pureed raspberry, black berry jam, crushed mint leaf, sweet Tellicherry black pepper and cocoa, followed by hints of Chinese 5 Spices, cranberry, prosciutto, warm tar, lychee and rhubarb pie. In the mouth, the wine's purity shines out with flavors of dried raspberry and cranberry, mint, sage, cured meat and fresh herbs, with elements of wood smoke, nori, citrus and smoky paprika. Superb acidity balances the excellent tannin structure and the wine's generous body, yielding a long, pure finish of fruit and spice.
$15.95
As if their white wasn’t good enough (yeah...right!), if the “High on the Hog” was the left hand, then why shouldn’t they have a red as their “Right Hand”? Winemaker Mac Myers (owner/Read More...
winemaker for McPrice Myers) contributes a little wine from his own project in order to make the Barrel 27 Syrah. So in a sense, here you get a wine that may retail for twice the price! This has been a tremendous sell in the past, so you can expect how incredible the highly-acclaimed 2008 is!
The wine possesses a deep black garnet color and a powerhouse nose of black plum, blackberry and black cherry fruits, with floral elements of lavender, candy mint and violets, followed up by notes of black pepper, tarry creosote, cola berry, blood orange and dried cranberry. The dense, rich mouth is dominated by dark plum and blackberry fruit with flavors of Chinese Black tea, anise/black licorice, rose water, red grapefruit and warm crème brulee. The wine's long finish is dominated by fruit, spice and a long graphite and soil note. Great acidity and excellent tannin provide the perfect structure for the biggest Right Hand Man to date!
The wine possesses a deep black garnet color and a powerhouse nose of black plum, blackberry and black cherry fruits, with floral elements of lavender, candy mint and violets, followed up by notes of black pepper, tarry creosote, cola berry, blood orange and dried cranberry. The dense, rich mouth is dominated by dark plum and blackberry fruit with flavors of Chinese Black tea, anise/black licorice, rose water, red grapefruit and warm crème brulee. The wine's long finish is dominated by fruit, spice and a long graphite and soil note. Great acidity and excellent tannin provide the perfect structure for the biggest Right Hand Man to date!
$31.95
Last year, on our annual Paso Robles trip, we stopped by our friends at Barrel 27 to taste through something like 30 barrels of wine to see what was new. They have quite a few new Read More...
projects in the works, but one of the show stoppers was their Zinfandel! Turns out that since 2007, they have been searching for a Zinfandel vineyard whereby they could produce a quintessentially “Paso” Zin. They struck it rich in 2010 with Cushman Vineyard and “Pound for Pound” was born! Styled like the wines that made Paso Robles famous, this gigantic, layered, mammoth of a wine is showstopper. The nose offers a whopping dose of cherry cola, cranberry sauce, black licorice and red plum, with notes of star anise, fennel and cola berry. The finish is packed with zingy red fruit and fresh herb notes. Weighty but with fine, soft tannins, the addition of Mourvedre and Syrah add density and length to the finish.
$12.98
A blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Petit Verdot, 4% Malbec, and 2% Merlot, this wine has a deep garnet in color, this cabernet sauvignon has vibrant aromas of boysenberry, blackberry, Read More...
balanced with earthy pepper and eucalyptus. The mid-palate is full bodied and rich with flavors of dark fruit and dried herbs that finish slightly toasty with lean tannins. Enjoy this wine with grilled sirloin steak, and a wild mushroom reduction sauce.
$24.95
Born in Michoacan, Mexico, winemaker Edgar Torres has lived in the coastal town of Cambria, California since the age of 8. As it seems to happen to many people who live close to Paso Robles, Read More...
he fell in love with wine and decided to make his livelihood in the wine business. Hey…can you blame him?!? He has worked with many of the superstars of the Central Coast, including Matt Garretson, Augie Hug, and Alta Maria Vineyards. Today, he is the assistant winemaker at Barrel 27, and works alongside one of our best friends, McPrice Myers (what a mentor!), when Edgar isn’t tinkering on his own wines. We sampled his latest releases a few months ago, and they really knocked our socks off! The intensity of these wines are rivaled by few here in the United States, and we suggest you check out what Edgar can do!
$36.95
Born in Michoacan, Mexico, winemaker Edgar Torres has lived in the coastal town of Cambria, California since the age of 8. As it seems to happen to many people who live close to Paso Robles, Read More...
he fell in love with wine and decided to make his livelihood in the wine business. Hey…can you blame him?!? He has worked with many of the superstars of the Central Coast, including Matt Garretson, Augie Hug, and Alta Maria Vineyards. Today, he is the assistant winemaker at Barrel 27, and works alongside one of our best friends, McPrice Myers (what a mentor!), when Edgar isn’t tinkering on his own wines. We sampled his latest releases a few months ago, and they really knocked our socks off! The intensity of these wines are rivaled by few here in the United States, and we suggest you check out what Edgar can do!
$36.95
Born in Michoacan, Mexico, winemaker Edgar Torres has lived in the coastal town of Cambria, California since the age of 8. As it seems to happen to many people who live close to Paso Robles, Read More...
he fell in love with wine and decided to make his livelihood in the wine business. Hey…can you blame him?!? He has worked with many of the superstars of the Central Coast, including Matt Garretson, Augie Hug, and Alta Maria Vineyards. Today, he is the assistant winemaker at Barrel 27, and works alongside one of our best friends, McPrice Myers (what a mentor!), when Edgar isn’t tinkering on his own wines. We sampled his latest releases a few months ago, and they really knocked our socks off! The intensity of these wines are rivaled by few here in the United States, and we suggest you check out what Edgar can do!
The E-Squared bottling is a blend of Grenache and Syrah.
The E-Squared bottling is a blend of Grenache and Syrah.
$33.95
Born in Michoacan, Mexico, winemaker Edgar Torres has lived in the coastal town of Cambria, California since the age of 8. As it seems to happen to many people who live close to Paso Robles, Read More...
he fell in love with wine and decided to make his livelihood in the wine business. Hey…can you blame him?!? He has worked with many of the superstars of the Central Coast, including Matt Garretson, Augie Hug, and Alta Maria Vineyards. Today, he is the assistant winemaker at Barrel 27, and works alongside one of our best friends, McPrice Myers (what a mentor!), when Edgar isn’t tinkering on his own wines. We sampled his latest releases a few months ago, and they really knocked our socks off! The intensity of these wines are rivaled by few here in the United States, and we suggest you check out what Edgar can do!
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Born in Michoacan, Mexico, winemaker Edgar Torres has lived in the coastal town of Cambria, California since the age of 8. As it seems to happen to many people who live close to Read More...
Paso Robles, he fell in love with wine and decided to make his livelihood in the wine business. Hey…can you blame him?!? He has worked with many of the superstars of the Central Coast, including Matt Garretson, Augie Hug, and Alta Maria Vineyards. Today, he is the assistant winemaker at Barrel 27, and works alongside one of our best friends, McPrice Myers (what a mentor!), when Edgar isn’t tinkering on his own wines. We sampled his latest releases a few months ago, and they really knocked our socks off! The intensity of these wines are rivaled by few here in the United States, and we suggest you check out what Edgar can do!
Edgar’s Tempranillo comes from French Camp Vineyard on the hilly Southeast area of Paso Robles. While it is warm enough to fully ripen Tempranillo, this region of Paso is slightly more moderate than other parts. This means you get physiologically mature fruit that isn’t overripe. Aged for 18 months in a combination of new and used barrels, this wine has a crazy aroma of rhubarb pie, lingonberry, sweet applewood smoke, mint leaf, cinnamon, red licorice, camphor bark, coffee. The Tempranillo offers flavors of rich dried raspberry and cherry, baking chocolate, vanilla bean, and has fine and grippy tannins with a long, strong finish.
Edgar’s Tempranillo comes from French Camp Vineyard on the hilly Southeast area of Paso Robles. While it is warm enough to fully ripen Tempranillo, this region of Paso is slightly more moderate than other parts. This means you get physiologically mature fruit that isn’t overripe. Aged for 18 months in a combination of new and used barrels, this wine has a crazy aroma of rhubarb pie, lingonberry, sweet applewood smoke, mint leaf, cinnamon, red licorice, camphor bark, coffee. The Tempranillo offers flavors of rich dried raspberry and cherry, baking chocolate, vanilla bean, and has fine and grippy tannins with a long, strong finish.
$36.95
Last year, winemaker Edgar Torres brought us a couple wines that were simply amazing! This year is no different, other than the fact that he has a new wine that is really gets us excited! Read More...
His latest bottling is called "Toro de Paso", a blend of 37% Tempranillo, 26% Grenache, and 37% Merlot. The Tempranillo and Grenache are a couple of the primary grapes in many Spanish reds, and coming from this Central Coast region, calling this wine Toro de Paso just made sense. From the first pour, we were hooked, as this wine displays an intense garnet color with a purple hue, and aromas of violets, spice, dried cherries, strawberries, plums, and violets. Similar flavors follow suit, where they are joined by blueberries, blackberries, minerals, grilled meat, and just the right amount of tannin. Rich, juicy, forward, and still retaining good structure, this wine is tasty now, and should continue to drink well for another 5-7 years. Could this Spanish/Bordeaux blend be the next big style to come out of Paso Robles?...We think other wineries should take note!
$19.95
Born in Michoacan, Mexico, winemaker Edgar Torres has lived in the coastal town of Cambria, California since the age of 8. As it seems to happen to many people who live close to Paso Robles, Read More...
he fell in love with wine and decided to make his livelihood in the wine business. Hey…can you blame him?!? He has worked with many of the superstars of the Central Coast, including Matt Garretson, Augie Hug, and Alta Maria Vineyards. Today, he is the assistant winemaker at Barrel 27, and works alongside one of our best friends, McPrice Myers (what a mentor!), when Edgar isn’t tinkering on his own wines. We sampled his latest releases a few months ago, and they really knocked our socks off! The intensity of these wines are rivaled by few here in the United States, and we suggest you check out what Edgar can do!
The "La Guera" bottling is comprised of Albarino, Chardonnay, and Viognier.
The "La Guera" bottling is comprised of Albarino, Chardonnay, and Viognier.
$49.95
ROBERT PARKER'S THE WINE ADVOCATE 92 POINTS - "Behind Eric Jensen’s outgoing, boisterous personality lies the mind of one of the most thoughtful Read More...
and introspective winemakers in Paso Robles. An unending drive for perfection means Jensen is satisfied with nothing but the very best. Over the last few years, that has led to some serious rethinking in the vineyards and cellar. Today, the wines are more polished than they have ever been. I have also included notes on the ‘22’ series of wines that spend a few extra months in barrel. The handful of 2011s I tasted were delicate, perfumed and quite pretty, but with less depth and structure than either the 2009s or the 2010s. One day, when the vineyards of Westside Paso Robles are fully understood, I have little doubt Booker will occupy a place at or near the top. Eric Jensen’s relentless passion and commitment for excellence make Booker the single most exciting emerging property in Paso Robles.
"Readers will find a quirky and eccentric yet beautiful wine in the 2010 White, a Roussanne/ Viognier blend. Honey, flowers, petrol, smoke and mint are some of the many nuances that flow from the glass. The 2010 impresses for its textured intensity and fabulous overall balance. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2015."
"Readers will find a quirky and eccentric yet beautiful wine in the 2010 White, a Roussanne/ Viognier blend. Honey, flowers, petrol, smoke and mint are some of the many nuances that flow from the glass. The 2010 impresses for its textured intensity and fabulous overall balance. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2015."
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