{"title":"Paso Robles: The Experience | January 21st","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"lopai-cellars-heliotrope-willow-creek-paso-robles-california-2019","title":"Lopai Cellars, Heliotrope, Willow Creek, Paso Robles, California, 2019","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOverview of the Wine\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHi. I'm Brian Lopez.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMy dad Paul and I grew up here. Our family has ties to San Luis Obispo county going back to at least 1826. In fact, I graduated from Templeton High School just a few miles away, on the same street as this vineyard. We know this soil, the smell of the air, and the feel of the coastal breeze that graces our vines every afternoon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere on the west side of the Willow Creek District in the Paso Robles AVA, 10.5 miles from the pacific ocean, that coastal breeze rewards us with balanced acid, tannins and color that make our site and wines distinct. Not just in the region but even from our neighbors. The temperature difference every day is about 10 to 25 degrees cooler than downtown Paso Robles. And overnight, up to another 10 degrees between the top and bottom of the vineyard! We experience dramatic micro-climates, even within our 150ft elevation change.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe're committed to farming the highest quality grapes, using the least amount of water we possibly can, organically. Pulling from my background in software engineering and technology, I'm developing a system to monitor water usage on our vineyard, down to each specific block of vines. This ensures each block gets the exact amount of water needed and greatly reduces excess use of this precious resource we share with our neighbors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinemaker\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrian Lopez\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrape \/ Blend\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Mourvèdre and 3% Cabernet Franc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ePaso Robles, California\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker's Tasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dominated by lavender and violets, followed by blackberry, boysenberry, spice, clove, game, baked earth, and fired amphora.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm palate, with leather, graphite, meat, game, violets, and black pepper. The tannins are supple, evolved, and well-integrated, contributing to an expansive and inviting mouthfeel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points - Jeb Dunnuck\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eBloody black and blue fruits, iron, leafy herbs, toasted spices, and dried tobacco all shine in the 2019 Heliotrope, a rocking blend of 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Mourvèdre, and a little Cabernet Franc. 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It is fermented and aged entirely in stainless steel and bottled early.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points - Jeb Dunnuck\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll from the estate and brought up in a mix of tank, oak, and terra-cotta, the 2023 Viognier Central Coast has a lively, perfumed nose of ripe stone fruits, brioche, apricot, and savory flower notes with a textured style. This rich, concentrated, food-driven beauty will shine on the dinner table. 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We let our rocky calcareous soils, steep hillsides, sunny days, and cooling ocean breezes speak through our wines by keeping our yields low, picking the fruit at the peak of ripeness, and using a minimalist approach in the cellar. We respect our land and farm everything sustainably without chemical fertilizers, herbicides, or pesticides. Because our vine’s roots penetrate deep through the fissures in the calcareous soil irrigation is rarely needed. Production is kept around 8000 cases a year divided between ten different cuvees, Broken Stones, James Berry Vineyard, The Hexe, Bone Rock, Rocket Block, G2 Vineyard, Paderewski Vineyard, Heart Stone Vineyard, 4hearts Vineyard, and James Berry Vineyard White.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJustin Smith\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape \/ Blend\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e44% Grenache, 19% Mataro, 18% Graciano, 14% Syrah, 5% Carignan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ePaso Robles, California\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker's Tasting Notes\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eA little about the 2022 vintage. The defining feature was a heat wave that settled down over the west coast for an extended visit. Let’s face it, this visitor overstayed their welcome by at least a week! It ended up splitting the season into three distinct harvests. The first brought in fruit that was ready before the real heat kicked in. This included our white varieties, usually the first grapes we pick at James Berry Vineyard, and our early ripening vineyards like Paderewski Vineyard. Then there was the middle harvest, when we brought in fruit knowing that after two weeks of hot weather, needed to come off. The flavors were finally there and if we left them much longer we would be picking raisins instead of grapes. So a chunk of fruit came in at this point, and thankfully we are well versed in co-fermentation, because varieties like Mataro, Carignan and Touriga National that are immune to heat really helped to buffer the varieties like Syrah, Graciano and Grenache, that are a little more temperamental when it comes to adverse conditions. Co-ferm was the name of the game during this part of the harvest, almost every lot of Grenache was 40% Mataro from the get-go. A marriage made in heaven. The last part of harvest included blocks that despite the heat, weren’t close, forcing us to let them ride. After the heat passed, we went out into the field with little manicuring scissors and actually dropped berry by berry the ones that had turned to raisins. A real PITA and we ended up losing 40% of that crop, but what we did eventually bring into the winery was sublime! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen it came time to blend up these 22s we were blown away. They had matured into gorgeous wines. Very aromatic in the red fruit spectrum, not much of that spicy pepper you get in the wet cool years, but real pleasers. If you’ve enjoyed our 2017s, you know exactly what you’re getting with the 2022s. They will open for business early and stay open late. The tannins are soft, but one thing the heat does is concentrate everything, so they are a hedonistic mouthful.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 Points - Jeb Dunnuck\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe 2022 G2 Vineyard checks in as 44% Grenache, 19% Mataro, 18% Graciano, 14% Syrah, and 5% Carignan that’s clearly from one of the leading sites on the west side of Paso Robles. Blackberries, red plums, Asian spice, pepper, candied violets, and incense-like nuances all shine in this killer wine. With full-bodied richness, a round, layered mouthfeel, sweet yet certainly present tannins, and a great finish, this heavenly bottle of wine deserves 2-3 years of bottle age and will evolve gracefully over the following 15-20 years. It might be the wine of the vintage in 2022.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe nose is deep, charred and brooding, clearly displaying this site's burly, unabashed power. The palate is a split personality that combines extreme, plush, opulent ripe fruits with a beautifully refined, elegant structure with impressive energy and clarity. The finish is coiled and long, ceaselessly expanding in its grip and dimension, which should carry this wine gracefully well past its 15th birthday.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile there is no shortage of Paso Robles producers who hang their hats on going for the biggest and boldest wines in the area, Saxum's ability to craft powerful wines that deliver opulence and complexity while remaining balanced and authentic is second to none. Proprietor and winemaker Justin Smith's influence in the region is inescapable, as many other premier winemakers in the area either grew up with him, have hired him as a consultant, worked stints at Saxum, or any combination thereof. The wines are a true reflection of the region and, as such, are unapologetically bold and intense. 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However, we knew two things for sure: we loved wines made from Rhone varieties, and being geologists, we understood the importance terroir plays in the making of world-class wines. Upon extensive research and travel, we kept coming back to Paso Robles for the weather, unique soils, hilliness, and extreme temperature swings that are known to this region and are found within each of our vineyard sites – Paderewski, Catapult, and York Mountain. The cowboy culture, entrepreneurial spirit, and unmistakable beauty were just added bonuses! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur own epoch officially began in 2004 with the purchase of our Paderewski Vineyard (there is a REALLY cool story behind this property and its name, but in an attempt to not be too long-winded here and now, check out \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/epochwines.com\/our-legacy\/#paderewski\"\u003ethis story\u003c\/a\u003e for all of the details). This chapter became so fruitful (pun intended) that we spread our roots to Catapult Vineyard in 2008 and then the historic York Mountain Winery \u003cspan data-term=\"goog_1457658080\"\u003etwo years later…\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eToday we are beyond blessed to be stewards of these lands, and we are honored to carry on the legacies of York Mountain and Ignacy Paderewski through our wines.  Wines that are carefully crafted from Rhone, Zinfandel, and Tempranillo varieties.  Like we said, there are a multitude of stories begging to be told within this short summary, so we hope you take some time to read more about us and eventually come see us in person!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-term=\"goog_1457658080\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eClick \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/CxkUDDxFU6s\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e to watch our YouTube video with the winemaker!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinemaker\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eJordan Fiorentini\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrape \/ Blend\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e40% Syrah, 24% Mourvèdre, 12% Grenache, 9% Graciano, 8% Tempranillo, and 7% Carigna\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ePaso Robles, California\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker's Tasting Notes\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eSerious and starting off tightly wound, our 2021 Estate Blend is begging for a decant or to be opened hours before consuming.  Weighing more heavily on the savory, saline, and brine elements at first, the aromas start to evolve as this wine opens like a large hardback novel with the pages fanning out.  Kalamata olives, leather, wet forest floor, and roasted game open to pure blackberry, black plum, tobacco, bay leaf, vanilla, anise, and graphite.  Powerful structure juts out in all directions as the wine fills the mouth with abundant texture and spice.  Keep this bottle open for several days and witness how long it continues to offer different perspectives and textures – a true harbinger of the age-worthiness of this wine. – Jordan Fiorentini, Winemaker\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points - Wine Enthusiast\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eQuite dense in the glass, this blend of 40% Syrah, 24% Mourvèdre, 12% Grenache, 9% Graciano, 8% Tempranillo and 7% Carignan shows concentrated aromas of blackberry, black pepper and uplifting violet on the nose. The palate is wrapped in creamy, fluffy tannins that present comforting flavors of berry and spice. A leathery grip extends through the long finish. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points - Wine Advocate\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe 2021 Estate Blend comes mostly from the Paderewski Vineyard, with smaller portions from the York Mountain Vineyard and Catapult Vineyard. It's a blend of 40% Syrah, 24% Mourvèdre, 12% Grenache, 9% Graciano, 8% Tempranillo and 7% Carignan matured for 18 months in 28% new French oak barrels and puncheons. It has layered scents of blueberry, blackcurrant, grilled meats, oolong tea leaves and lavender. The full-bodied palate is structured with grainy tannins and fireworks of fresh acidity, and dynamic flavors on the long finish compel you to take another sip. 1,340 cases were made, which will be released in the spring of 2024.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points - Jeb Dunnuck\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eBlackberries, blueberries, ground pepper, violets, spring flowers, and graphite notes all emerge from the 2021 Estate Blend, a blend of 40% Syrah, 24% Mourvèdre, 12% Grenache, and the rest Graciano, Tempranillo, and Carignan. Pure, medium to full-bodied, and incredibly pure, it's going to drink nicely for at least a decade.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points - Wine Independent\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe 2021 Estate Blend is 40% Syrah, 24% Mourvedre, 12% Grenache, 9% Graciano, 8% Tempranillo, and 7% Carignan. It was aged 18 months in French oak barrels, 28% new. Deep garnet-purple colored, it comes barreling out of the glass with bold notions of ripe black plums, blackberry preserves, and black cherries, leading to wafts of licorice, menthol, and cinnamon stick. The full-bodied palate has solid frame of fine-grained tannins and great tension supporting the muscular black fruits, finishing on a lingering anise note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points - Wine Spectator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis complex red is a little shy at the onset but slowly reveals itself. Leans into its savory side first, offering subtle heliotrope, bay leaf, and anise notes that meld with a generous and pure core of olallieberry and black plum. This swells with intensity, unlocking additional layers of gravel and coffee bean that form around well-structured tannins and linger. Syrah, Mourvedre, Grenache, Graciano, Tempranillo, and Carignan. Drink now through 2036.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points - Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2021 Estate Blend is dark and earthy upon first tilt of the glass. Grilled herbs and ashen stone give way to black currants and camphor hints. This is elegant and supple, with a silken wave of ripe fruits offset by saline minerals and exotic spice. Its acidity sets off fireworks through the finish, adding a fizzle of energy and lift. Edgy tannins buzz on the senses, and tart raspberry fruits slowly fade. Fantastic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points - James Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDeeply perfumed and powerful nose showing aromas of blackberry compote, tar, potpourri and tobacco leaves. The palate is full-bodied with firm yet integrated tannins and bright acidity, showing notes of blackcurrants, poached blood plums, violets and sweet spices. A blend of 40% syrah, 24% mourvedre, 12% grenache, 9% graciano, 8% tempranillo and 7% carignan. 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Our mantra was to find a vineyard site that could produce ultra-premium, limited production, Rhone and Priorat style wines that would be a true expression of the site. After two years of evaluating many potential sites (almost to exasperation), we finally found our Holy Grail. The analysis of 42 soil pits on this site revealed coveted limestone with low vigor soils. This, combined with the high elevation and steep slopes, was the unique and remarkable property that would produce the premium fruit we desired. Critical to our goal is a winery that can manifest the quality of the terrific fruit and create a world-class wine. We also believe that the Tasting Room should be an environment much like your home living room, where you can relax with friends and family while enjoying our Law Estate wines. As we continue to showcase and share the best that our estate has to offer, we will always be honored to have you joining us in the adventure.    \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinemaker\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ePhilipp Pfunder\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrape \/ Blend\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e86% Syrah, 14% Grenache\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ePaso Robles, California\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker's Tasting Notes\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Aged 22 months in 70% new French oak, offering a seamless fusion of power and elegance. Every clone and block of Syrah from the estate is represented, creating a profound snapshot of Syrah on the property. Aromas unfold with brambly blackberry, ripe plum, and blackcurrant, laced with hints of exotic spice and a seductive touch of smoked meat, adding mouthwatering depth and intrigue. On the palate, the wine is broad, opulent, and decadently textured, with rustic yet refined tannins that promise graceful aging. The oak is beautifully integrated, offering a delicate kiss of vanilla and warm spice without overshadowing the fruit. This wine is a study in Syrah’s muscularity and structure, standing in bold contrast to its blended counterpart, Beguiling. Its long, luxurious finish showcases hints of cedar, cigar box, and polished leather. Aspire is a first-class Syrah, mysterious, rich, and villainously good.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points - Jeb Dunnuck\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDeep ruby\/plum-hued, with a great nose of blackberries, mulled cherries, leather, burning embers, pepper, and camphor, the 2022 Aspire is based on 86% Syrah and 14% Grenache, aged 22 months in French oak (70% new). It's medium to full-bodied, ultra-pure, beautifully balanced, and layered, with an undeniable sense of minerality on the finish. This Syrah blend will keep for at least 10-12 years. 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Mom and Dad are in the house just across the meadow. Adams' parents bought the land - now called Adams Ranch Vineyards - in the mid-'70s, to raise cattle and grow the occasional grain crop. It wasn't until 2005 that the first grapes were planted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeading back to Paso might always have been in the back of Adams' mind, but he started out on a very different path. An Americana musician, he was living in Los Angeles and working as a sound effects editor at Sony when the opportunity arose to farm his parents' land. To get some experience, he turned to childhood pal Justin Smith, a well-respected winemaker and vineyard consultant, who gave him a job working at Saxum and its James Berry Vineyard just a mile from his land.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2005, Adams, his wife, Ciera, and a bunch of college friends collected cuttings and planted them on their own roots on his parents' land - mostly sand and clay. The grapes were primarily Syrah, with just a touch of Grenache and Mourvedre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"We had no certified rootstock; we didn't have a budget, crews or infrastructure,\" he recalls. \"It was a wild, ill-advised ride for sure.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFortunately, they lucked out with a winter deluge, and his 5 acres of planted land began to take off. Ultimately, Adams says he'd like to have about 35 acres in vine. Now in his third year of production, Adams recently released 150 cases of the 2011 Adams Ranch Vineyard Syrah. Two hundred cases of the 2012 will be bottled this year, and the 2013 vintage should double that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eWinemaker\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eMark Adams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eGrape \/ Blend\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e75% Grenache, 22% Syrah, 3% Roussanne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eSanta Barbara, California\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eWinemaker's Tasting Notes\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eAll varietals cofermented in a stainless tank. Roughly 3 weeks from harvest to press, with 1-3 days of cold soak maceration prior to fermentation and 1-7 days of extended maturation after. Syrah was about 60% whole cluster fermented and the Roussanne 100% whole cluster. Pumpovers at onset of fermentation, followed by delestage and punchdowns at least twice daily until completion. Homogenized free run and press. Shallow clay loam topsoil covering an ancient seabed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e99 Points - Jeb Dunnuck\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAwesome notes of kirsch liqueur, ground pepper, spring flowers, and graphite all define the aromatics of the 2021 James Berry Vineyard, an incredibly complex, layered, sensationally textured wine with a rare, multi-dimensional, remarkably compelling style. Already hard to resist, this is pure Paso Robles magic that readers should do their best to get ahold of. 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Levo works to showcase the richness of our terroir while still maintaining delicate varietal specificity, electric acidity, immense tension, and perhaps most importantly a sense of levity or lift in the glass. It is our belief that wine has an innate ability to elevate experience, whether that be a special moment with family, celebration or a fine meal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2021 marks winemaker Bret Urness’ 10th vintage. He continues to craft microlots in a warehouse located in Tin City, Paso Robles, California. His aim is to keep production low so he can personally shepherd each barrel along and maintain complete quality control. Levo does not have an annual case production, as we bottle only the best barrels in the cellar. Whatever doesn’t make the cut is not included in our final blends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLevo is honored to be working with many talented Central Coast farmers, who maintain some of the very most sought-after plots of dirt in California. This includes Ruben Solorzano of Stolpman, Kimsey, Harrison Clarke and Rancho Boa Vista in Ballard Canyon AVA as well as Michael Larner of Larner Vineyards. We are also honored to be working with the likes of Bill Gibbs, owner of G2, McMahon family of Fulldraw, and Carl Bowker at Caliza in Willow Creek AVA.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBret Urness\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape \/ Blend\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e39% Syrah, 25% Petite Sirah, 23% Mourvedre, 12% Grenache, and 1% Graciano\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCentral Coast, California\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker's Tasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Red Blend is composed of throwback, Americana varieties that were popular pre-prohibition and more recently have put Paso on the world stage. I’ve always dreamed of crafting a wine that expresses the vibe of our hometown using local varieties. Don’t miss this wine. It’s approachable and tasting delicious out the gate. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e94 Points - Wine Independent\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMade from 39% Syrah, 25% Petite Sirah, 23% Mourvedre, 12% Grenache, and 1% Graciano, the 2022 El Paso de Robles Red Wine is deep garnet-purple colored. It rockets out with powerful scents of preserved plums, blueberry pie, wild sage, and tar, followed by suggestions of aniseed, Sichuan pepper, and tapenade. 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Mercado founded RIISE in 2019 to produce world-class Rhone varietal and Tempranillo-based wines that are powerful, textural, and light on their feet. The fruit comes from three estate properties and several of the area’s other most acclaimed vineyard sites, the majority of which are overseen by top vineyard managers Kevin Wilkinson and Lucas Pope. The wines are brought to life by winemaker Anthony Yount.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe RIISE winemaking philosophy is one of minimalism, with the vineyards and varietals given the chance to shine through in their purest expressions. 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The full-bodied palate delivers firm, chewy tannins and a lively backbone supporting the tightly wound black fruit, finishing long and earthy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 Points - Wine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2021 Jovian is a co-fermented blend of 65% Tempranillo, 15% Petite Sirah, 15% Grenache and 5% Syrah. It is a successful, modern expression of Paso Robles Tempranillo, which can often take on either an overly rustic or overly polished form. The nose opens with a medley of red and black fruits lifted by dried herbal accents and petrichor aromas. The palate is full-bodied and concentrated, with considerable tannic grip. It concludes with a serious, structured, sturdy finish of intense but precise tannins, welcomely filled in by its ripe, layered fruit profile. This will take a few years to integrate and become approachable, but it is very well executed, as with the rest of the Riise roster. 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The label dates back to the late 2000s (around 2008 for the first vintage) and was built from Anthony’s passion for crafting expressive white wines — in part inspired by his desire to make white wines compelling even to those who claimed to prefer reds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMy passion for white wine, no doubt, stemmed from my father’s distaste for it. It’s not that I set out to make white wine out of spite, but rather, he inspired me. You see, he claimed to only like red wine, so it became my goal to find balanced and interesting whites that he would like. It didn’t take long as he slowly began to appreciate the depth and complexity that carefully sculpted whites can deliver. When I was presented with the opportunity to make my own wine, it was an easy decision to focus on making white wines. These wines are not only for those drinkers that enjoy the nuances of a handcrafted white wine, but also for those who pretend not to.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinemaker\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnthony Yount\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrape \/ Blend\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% Grenache Blanc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ePaso Robles, California \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 Points- Ian Blackburn | \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eAKA TEETH 14.5 + 23 + 23 + 32.5= 93 points \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eWhy is the world not drinking more if this CRUSHABLE Grenache Blanc!  Tension, rocks, fruit oh my!   Melon Farm, Asian Pear tart - love the nose, mouth and texture.  So refreshing and ZIP PA DEE DU DA DAY….  love it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e91 Points - The Wine Advocate\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe 2024 Grenache Blanc Alice fermented in a mix of concrete eggs and cocciopesto amphora. It leads with green orchard fruit on the nose, along with floral and crushed stone accents, followed by a bright, tensile palate with a subtle touch of textural breadth and a similarly high-toned, zippy finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eProduct size: 750ml\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kinero Cellars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53842433573169,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0275\/0441\/0666\/files\/Kinero_Alice_Grenache_Blanc_Paso_Robles_California_2024.jpg?v=1778363786"}],"url":"https:\/\/merchantofwine.com\/collections\/paso-robles-the-experience-january-21st.oembed","provider":"Merchant of Wine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}