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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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
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Spectacular |
92
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Outstanding |
89
— 91 |
Great |
85
— 88 |
Good |
81
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Solid |
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