Winery
of the Week: Croma Vera - Paso Robles, Ca
At
Croma Vera, they specialize is Spanish grape varieties (like
Tempanillo) and see shaping their wines as a work of art. You
see co-founder Mindy Oliver was an illustrator and graphic designer
prior to her venture into wine and some of that creativity has
carried into making wine. Hence the name, Croma Vera, which
is Latin for True Colors.
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Croma
Vera 2015 Revelacion Blend
Winery:
Croma Vera
Grape(s): 56% Tempanillo, 18% Grenache,
18% Cabernet, & 8% Petite Sirah
Region: Paso Robles, California
Year:
2015
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 35-40
Review:
Aromas of raspberries, cherries, and plums combine with
elements of pepper, thyme, and cocoa on the nose. Lots
of cherry, strawberry, and plum flavors emerge on the
palate moving into suggestions of fresh herbs, white pepper,
and very dark chocolate. Balanced tannins and flavors
make this a wine to match up with beef and chicken kabobs
Rating: 90 |
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Croma
Vera 2015 "Joven" Tempanillo
Winery:
Croma Vera
Grape(s): 94% Tempanillo & 6% Petite
Sirah
Region: Paso
Robles, California
Year:
2015
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 30-35
Review:
There's blackberries and raspberries playing with earthy
and spicy elements on the nose. That bramble fruit returns
on the palate, moving into accents of white pepper, leather,
and earth. It's a lighter-style wine in terms of body,
but it offers fairly bold flavors. Could work nicely with
shredded chicken tacos.
Rating: 88 |
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Croma
Vera 2015 Grenache
Winery:
Croma Vera
Grape(s): 100% Grenache
Region: Paso
Robles, California
Year:
2015
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 40-45
Review:
A melange of cherries, strawberries, and plums weaves
in a few spicy notes on the nose. Lots of ripe red berries
form a fruit core that floats into suggestions of spice
and minerals on the palate. Offering plush tannins and
lush fruit, it's a very nice wine.
Rating: 91 |
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Croma
Vera 2015 Rose
Winery:
Croma Vera
Grape(s): 100% Tempanillo
Region: Paso
Robles, California
Year:
2015
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 20-25
Review:
Red berries, peaches, and a candied citrus note come together
on the nose. The palate presents with bright strawberry,
peach, and citrus peal. Light with a pleasant acidity,
it's an approachable Rose.
Rating: 88 |
By
Jason Barlow
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