One of my favourite LBVs. Great depth of colour; a nose of mulberries, dried figs and milk chocolate with vanilla oak notes — flavours that enrich the palate.
Light brown to amber. Expressive, nutty nose of dried fruits (raisins, fig), light tobacco and a buttery note. Very smooth, intense and dry, the dark caramel taste lingers on the lengthy finish. A fine brandy made from indigenous grapes Macabeo, Parellada and Xarel.lo, usually found in sparkling cavas.
The Project Paso is a fruit-driven and immediately accessible wine from the warm Paso Robles AVA. Medium-bodied and smooth, it churns out black cherry, dark plum, toast and cinnamon on the lengthy finale.
Knights Valley is about 30 km northwest of Napa Valley and is defined by the rocky, well-drained soils that are perfect for growing Cabernet. The nose shows plums, black cherry, mocha, red liquorice, blueberry, herbs and black tea. The black fruits, anise, roasted coffee bean and spices are soft on the palate and balanced nicely with the rounded tannins. Ready to drink now or cellar for 3 or 4 years. Serve with beef tenderloin.
Cherry red. Very expressive nose of ripe cherry, kirsch and smoky/spicy oak notes. Tender acidity, nice fruity taste with good freshness; balance is good if only slightly on the alcohol side. Clean finish.
This fruit-driven red from Paso Robles is dense purple in colour with a smoky blackcurrant and vanilla oak nose. The fruit is sweet and succulent, full on the palate with a rich blackcurrant flavour and soft tannins. Its muscular nature calls for a hearty meat dish.
Complex nose of black fruits, blueberry, anise and some notes of torrefaction (roasting, toasting). The palate follows with an intense flavour, a thick texture and wrapped, finely grained tannins. Finish is firm with a good length. No rush to open this Bordeaux blend, even if it’s very good already.