Wines
of the Week:
Grey Wolf Cellars & Barton Family - Paso Robles, Ca
From
winemaking to farming, family has been a cornerstone of the
Barton Family's winery for over twenty years. Each wine, whether
it's under the Grey Wolf or Barton label, is made with their
hand-crafted signature because the purpose behind every bottle
is to proudly offer a gift from the Barton family to yours.
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Barton
2013 Blanc Y Blance
Winery:
Barton Family
Grape(s): 40%
Chenin Blanc, 40% Sauvignon Blanc, 20% Grenache Blanc
Region: Central Coast , Ca
Year:
2013
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 15-20
Review:
A bouquet of apricots, peaches, honey, and citrus blossoms
greets the senses. The palate showcases flavors of white
peach, apricot, and Meyer lemon, along with accents of
marzipan and orange blossom. A lush wine with appealing
floral and semi-sweet notes, open a bottle with your favorite
Chinese seafood dish. 110 cases were made.
Rating: 89 |
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Barton
2013 The River
Winery:
Barton Family
Grape(s): 90%
Grenache Blanc & 10% Viognier
Region: Paso
Robles , Ca
Year:
2013
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 20-25
Review:
The nose offers aromas of apples, pears, and peaches,
alongside nuances of honey and wet stones. On the palate,
flavors of golden apple, green pear, and ripe peach unfold
into allusions of honey and minerals. Friendly and round,
it's an ideal wine to sip on a warm evening. 120 cases
produced.
Rating: 88 |
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Barton
2014 The Broken Road
Winery:
Barton Family
Grape(s): 100%
Viognier
Region: Paso
Robles , Ca
Year:
2014
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 20-25
Review:
Peach, apricot, and tropical fruit aromas mingle with
highlights of orange blossoms on the nose. Apricots, pineapple,
and peaches emerge on the palate, as well as floral and
mineral hints. A mouth-filling white with a chalky mid-palate,
pair a glass with your favorite Thai chicken dish. 111
cases were made.
Rating: 88 |
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Grey
Wolf Cellars 2013 Soul Mate
Winery:
Barton Family
Grape(s): 42%
Syrah, 37% Grenache, 14% Mourvedre, & 7% Counoise
Region: Paso Robles , Ca
Year:
2013
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 35-40
Review:
Fragrances of cherries, plums, blackberries, and spice
rise up from a glass. The palate reveals flavors of dark
cherry, black plum, and bramble fruit that unfurl into
suggestions of anise, cedar, and floral earth. A supple
Rhone-style blend with refined tannins, open a bottle
with a pulled pork sandwich. 340 cases produced.
Rating: 90 |
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Grey
Wolf Cellars 2013 Tundra
Winery:
Barton Family
Grape(s): 100%
Petite Sirah
Region: Paso
Robles , Ca
Year:
2013
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 30-35
Review:
Aromatics of blueberries, blackberries, and plums play
with whispers of cola and vanilla on the nose. A sip reveals
flavors of bramble fruit, blueberry, and dark plum intermingled
accents of minerals and cola. Rich tannins and hearty
fruit make this wine a fine match for your favorite BBQ.
200 cases were made.
Rating: 89 |
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Grey
Wolf Cellars 2013 Instinctual
Winery:
Barton Family
Grape(s): 100%
Grenache
Region: Paso
Robles , Ca
Year:
2013
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 30-35
Review:
Aromas of raspberries, plums, and cherries combine with
hints of sweet spice, white pepper, and herbs on the nose.
A sip reveals flavors of bramble fruit and cherry that
open up into whispers of all spice, anise, and peppercorns.
Inviting fruit and polished tannins, make endear this
wine to Mediterranean chicken or lamb dishes. 312 cases
produced.
Rating: 89 |
By
Jason Barlow
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Spectacular |
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Outstanding |
89
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Great |
85
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Solid |
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