Wines
of the Week: Pomar Junction - Paso Robles
While
wine and St. Patrick's day aren't necessarily synonymous, you
can still be green on March 17th or any other day with your
vino. Pomar Junction is one of many wineries
participating in the Sustainability in Practice program (or
S.I.P for short). The Merrill family, that owns and operates
the winery, has a grape growing history which goes back 8 generations,
so they are dedicated to protecting and preserving all the gifts
of nature. Thus, as a key member among the S.I.P wineries, the
work they do at Pomar Junction keeps a proud
family legacy going.
Pomar
Junction Label Reviews:
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Pomar
Junction Picnic 2009
Winery:
Pomar Junction
Grape(s): Chardonnay
Region: Paso Robles
Year: 2009
Special Designation: Picnic
Farming
Certification: Sustainability in Practice (SIP)(tm)
Price: 10-15
Review:
Green apple and Asian pear aromas meld with suggestions
of honey and lemon rind on the nose. A sip reveals notes
of pear, citrus fruits, and apple with accents of honey
and minerals. A fairly bright Chardonnay that still has
a nice, round mouthfeel, if you like lush fruit but not
vanilla, this is a bottle to try, especially at its price.
Rating: 87 |
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Pomar
Junction Cabernet Sauvignon 2008
Winery:
Pomar Junction
Grape(s): Cabernet Sauvignon
Region: Paso Robles
Year: 2008
Special Designation: (none)
Farming
Certification: Sustainability in Practice (SIP)(tm)
Price: 30-35
Review:
Aromatics of currants, plums, and blackberries with accents
of cinnamon and sassafras root rise up from a glass. Flavors
of bramble fruit, currants, and plum meld with suggestions
of mocha and sweet spice on the palate. An atypical Cab,
offering lush fruit flavors and slightly sweet notes of
spice, if you enjoy easy drinking reds, this is a bottle
for you.
Rating: 88 |
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Pomar
Junction Train Wreck 2009
Winery:
Pomar Junction
Grape(s): Cabernet Sauvignon 25%, Petite
Sirah 25%, Syrah 25%, and Zinfandel 25%
Region: Paso Robles
Year: 2009
Special Designation: Train Wreck
Farming
Certification: Sustainability in Practice (SIP)(tm)
Price: 40-45
Review:
A bouquet of black cherries, plums, and cassis melds with
suggestions of black pepper and vanilla on the nose. A
sip reveals flavors of cherry, currants, blackberry with
accents of pepper, anise, and vanilla. Rich fruit, plush
tannins, and a hint of spice make this a nicely balanced
and approachable wine.
Rating: 89 |
By
Jason Barlow
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Spectacular |
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Outstanding |
89
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Great |
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Good |
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Solid |
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