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Winery of the Week:
Vina Robles - Paso Robles

At Vina Robles, located along California's Central Coast, in Paso Robles, they strive to bring together elements of the Old and New world in their wines. By "capturing the finesse associated with European wines while celebrating the bold natural flavors of [their] estate," they seek to create a harmony in every sip that's distinctive to Vina Robles.

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Vina Robles 2013 "White 4" Blend
Winery: Vina Robles
Grape(s): 46% Viognier, 19% Verdelho, 19% Vermentino, and 16% Sauvignon Blanc
Region: Paso Robles
Year: 2013
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price: 10-15

Review:
Aromatics of peaches, apricots, and mangoes blend with hints of white blossoms on the nose. A sip delivers flavors of lime, peach, and tropical fruit that flow into suggestions of minerals and sweet spice. Ample fruit and a balanced acidity make this a very approachable wine.
Rating: 89

Vina Robles 2013 Sauvignon Blanc
Winery: Vina Robles
Grape(s): 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Region: Paso Robles
Year: 2013

Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price: 10-15

Review:
A bouquet of citrus and tropical fruit with accents of minerals rises up from a glass. The palate offers flavors of key lime, Meyer lemon, and ripe grapefruit, along with grassy and minerals hints. A crisp, effervescent white, enjoy a bottle with your favorite white fish.
Rating: 87

Vina Robles 2011 Petie Sirah
Winery: Vina Robles
Grape(s): 100% Petite Sirah
Region: Paso Robles
Year: 2011

Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price: 25-30

Review:
Fragrances of blueberries, blackberries, toasty vanilla, and oak greet the senses . Flavors of blueberry, blackberry, and black cherry come together with butterscotch, clove, and minerals on the palate. Dark and rich, pair a bottle with your favorite BBQ dish.
Rating: 89

Vina Robles 2012 "Red 4" Blend
Winery: Vina Robles
Grape(s): 50% Petite Sirah, 20% Syrah, 20% Grenache, & 10% Mourvèdre
Region: Paso Robles
Year: 2012

Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price: 15-20

Review:
Aromas of cherries, raspberries, and cranberries open up into notes of pepper and leather on the nose. With a sip, flavors of cranberry, cherry, and raspberry open up into accents of minerals and spice. A light, bright red blend with plush tannins, open a bottle on pizza night.
Rating: 89

Vina Robles 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon
Winery: Vina Robles
Grape(s): 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Petit Verdot, & 11% Tannat
Region: Paso Robles
Year: 2012

Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price: 20-25

Review:
Notes of blackberries and currants mingle with nuances of smoky earth and dark chocolate on the nose. The palate offers flavors of bramble fruit and cassis that meld with traces of cedar and cocoa. A dark, concentrated Cabernet, it will match nicely with a beef stew.
Rating: 88

Vina Robles 2010 "Suendero" Blend
Winery: Vina Robles
Grape(s):79% Cabernet Sauvignon & 21% Petit Verdot
Region: Paso Robles
Year: 2010

Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price: 45-50

Review:
Blackberries, cherries, and raspberries interweave with suggestions of anise and smoke on the nose. With a sip, flavors of bramble fruit, currant, and cherry come together with nuances of sweet spice and smoky oak. A mouth-filling red with cocoa like tannins, it's ideal to serve with lamb chops.
Rating: 89

By Jason Barlow

Ratings Key:
96 — 100
Spectacular
92 — 95
Outstanding
89 — 91
Great
85 — 88
Good
81 — 84
Solid

 

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