Winery
of the Week: Per Cazo Cellars - Paso Robles
Per
Cazo means 'by chance' in Italian, but after
tasting their wines, it's hard to believe they were simply made
by chance. Winemaker Steve Glossner honed his craft at Paso
Robles standouts like Justin, Adelaida Cellars, and Halter Ranch
before starting Per Cazo Cellars in 2007, so
it shouldn't be any surprise that the wines are of a noteworthy
quality.
Here's
what our tasting panel thought about a handful of their current
offerings:
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Per
Cazo Cellars 2013 Albarino
Winery:
Per Cazo Cellars
Grape(s): 100% Albarino
Region: Edna Valley, Ca
Year:
2013
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 25-30
Review:
Fragrances of citrus fruits, white blossoms, and minerals
rise up from a glass. Flavors of sweet lime, lemon, and
grapefruit emerge on the palate along side traces of minerals.
A welcoming acidity and round mouth-feel make it an ideal
wine to pair with your favorite shell fish. 220 cases
were made.
Rating: 90 |
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Per
Cazo Cellars 2012 "Tres Blanc" Blend
Winery:
Per Cazo Cellars
Grape(s): 50% Verdelho, 25% Chenin Blanc,
& 25% Viognier
Region: Paso Robles, Ca
Year:
2012
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 20-25
Review:
A bouquet of peach, apricot, honeysuckle, and minerals
greets the senses. The palate delivers flavors of nectarine,
apricot, and passion fruit that blend with suggestions
of orange blossoms, honey, and sweet spice. Bright, crisp,
and floral, it's a ideal wine to enjoy on a warm summer
evening. Just 140 cases produced.
Rating: 89 |
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Per
Cazo Cellars 2009 "Epigram" Blend
Winery:
Per Cazo Cellars
Grape(s): 65% Tempranillo, 25% Touriga
Nacional, & 10% Souzão
Region: Paso Robles, Ca
Year:
2009
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 35-40
Review:
Aromas of cherries, plums, and boysenberries combine with
hints of thyme on the nose. A sip reveals flavors of bramble
fruit and cherry that unfold into whispers of spice, cigar
box, and minerals on the palate. Lush tannins, inviting
fruit, and a mineral highlight make this a lovely, approachable
wine. 240 cases were made.
Rating: 90 |
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Per
Cazo Cellars 2013 "Zin G" Blend
Winery:
Per Cazo Cellars
Grape(s): 75% Grenache & 25% Zinfandel
Region: Central Coast, Ca
Year:
2013
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 30-35
Review:
Notes of cherry, raspberry, and pomegranate come together
with accents of spice and spring flowers on the nose.
With a sip, flavors of cherries, pomegranates, and plums
move into nuances of pepper, minerals and violets. A bright
red offering plush tannins and a balanced acidity, open
a bottle with a margarita pizza. Just 120 cases produced.
Rating: 89 |
Note:
Wines rated with a "+" have not yet reached their
peak quality but will do so over the next few years
By
Jason Barlow
| 96
— 100 |
Spectacular |
| 92
— 95 |
Outstanding |
89
— 91 |
Great |
| 85
— 88 |
Good |
81
— 84 |
Solid |
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