Winery
of the Week: Lone Madrone - Paso Robles
At
Lone Madrone, they believe strongly that in order to
produce wines of the highest caliber, you must first start with
grapes that are of exceptional quality. To that end, they go
to great lengths to procure grapes from small, locally owned,
and sustainable farmed vineyards on the west side of Paso Robles.
Based on what we tasted, those efforts are paying off.
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Lone
Madrone 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon
Winery:
Lone Madrone
Grape(s): 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Region: Paso Robles, Ca
Year:
2008
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 55-60
Review:
Black cherries, blackberries, and cassis interweave with
notes of sweet spice, cedar, and dark chocolate on the
nose. A sip reveals flavors of blackberry, cherry, and
plum with accents of cinnamon, smoky oak, and vanilla.
Rich and robust with plentiful tannins, enjoy a bottle
now with a hearty beef dish or give it a few years in
the cellar. 225 were made.
Rating: 90 |
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Lone
Madrone 2010 Syrah
Winery:
Lone Madrone
Grape(s): 100% Syrah
Region: Paso Robles, Ca
Year:
2010
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 35-40
Review:
A bouquet of bramble fruits, cherries, game, and smoke
rises up from a glass. The palate delivers flavors of
blackberry and boysenberry and that come together with
notes of earth, cedar, and spice. A hearty Syrah with
rich tannins, fans of robust, smoky reds will enjoy this
bottle. 192 cases produced.Enchiladas.
Rating: 90 |
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Lone
Madrone 2012 "Bailey Ranch" Zinfandel
Winery:
Lone Madrone
Grape(s): 100% Zinfandel
Region: Paso Robles, Ca
Year:
2012
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 35-40
Review:
Aromatics of cherry and plums meld with highlights of
pepper on the nose. Blackberry, cherry, and plum flavors
blend with suggestions of black pepper and sweet spice
on the palate. Layered and vibrant with plush tannins,
it's a fine example of a Paso Zin. 200 cases produced.
Rating: 91 |
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Lone
Madrone 2013 "Oveja" White Blend
Winery:
Lone Madrone
Grape(s): 52% Grenache Blanc & 48%
Picpoul Blanc
Region: Paso Robles, Ca
Year:
2013
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 30-35
Review:
Fragrances of citrus fruit, tropical fruit, and minerals
greet the senses. Flavors of lime, grapefruit, and mango
are framed by notes of wet stone. A bright, friendly white,
it will pair nicely with your favorite shellfish. Only
89 cases were made.
Rating: 90 |
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Lone
Madrone 2013 "La Mezela" White Blend
Winery:
Lone Madrone
Grape(s): 166% Grenache Blanc & 34%
Albarino
Region: Paso Robles, Ca
Year:
2013
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 30-35
Review:
Notes of pineapple, mango, and lime come together with
hints of honey and minerals on the nose. A sip offers
flavors of tropical and citrus fruit along with an accent
of fresh minerals. A crisp acidity makes this an excellent
wine to enjoy with food. 196 cases produced.
Rating: 89 |
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Lone
Madrone 2013 "Points West White" Blend
Winery:
Lone Madrone
Grape(s): 37% Viognier, 31% Picpoul Blanc,
22% Roussanne, & 10% Marsanne
Region: Paso Robles, Ca
Year:
2013
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 30-35
Review:
A bouquet of tropical fruit, peach, white blossoms, and
honey rises up from a glass. Flavors of apricot, peach,
and pineapple combine with floral and minerals hints on
the palate. A rich, round white, fans of lush Rhone-Style
blends will enjoy this bottle. 283 cases were made.
Rating: 90 |
Note:
Wines rated with a "+" have not yet reached their
peak quality but will do so over the next few years
By
Jason Barlow
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— 100 |
Spectacular |
| 92
— 95 |
Outstanding |
89
— 91 |
Great |
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— 88 |
Good |
81
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Solid |
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