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82 notes

2009

Brian Benson Cellars S & M

Central Coast · Paso Robles

Similar to my notes from July 2015 except this time around it was much more akin to the 2009 Glenrose Syrah, with notes of ripe plum, overly ripe raspberry and blueberry, charcuterie, chocolate,…

Reviewed 2 November 2015
2009

L'Aventure Estate Cuvée

Central Coast · Paso Robles

PnP with notes of coiled-up black, purple, and dark red berry fruits, currant, blackberry, and plum. Initially a little hot on the finish, with some alcohol and a high-toned zing of tight red currant…

Reviewed 15 October 2015
2013

L'Aventure Optimus

Central Coast · Paso Robles Willow Creek District

Tasted at L'Adventure alongside the 2013 Estate, Cote a Cote, and Cabernet.

Reviewed 23 August 2015
2013

L'Aventure Estate Cuvée

Central Coast · Paso Robles Willow Creek District

Tasted at L'Adventure alongside the 2013 Cabernet, Cote a Cote, and Optimus.

Reviewed 23 August 2015
2009

Brian Benson Cellars S & M

Central Coast · Paso Robles

A huge, full-throttle, complex Paso Syrah blend. Boatloads of purple and black fruit, cassis, vanilla bean, blueberry and blackberry liqueurs, dark chocolate/cacao, and espresso. Compared to the '09…

Reviewed 27 July 2015
2012

TOR Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard

Napa Valley · Oakville

Up front dark red and blue fruit flavor profile. Nuances of licorice and cocoa dust follow. The pure fruit power typical of many 2012 Cabernets dominates. Understandably primary, with some restrained…

Reviewed 18 July 2015