Freddy R. Troya

9.0

Mina Mesa – Cabernet Sauvignon Hazeline Reserve 2021
Paso Robles AVA – California, USA 🇺🇸

Overview
A family-owned project led by Troy Javadi in Paso Robles’ Tin City, Mina Mesa crafts approachable, fruit-driven wines that celebrate California’s Central Coast terroir. This bottling is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from Hazeline Reserve vineyards.

Aromas & Flavors
Dark concentrated berries, ripe black currant, and plum layered with subtle hints of vanilla and spice.

Mouthfeel
Full-bodied and generous with smooth tannins and a long, juicy finish. Bold yet crafted to remain approachable and balanced.

Food Pairings
Perfect with grilled ribeye, braised short ribs, smoky BBQ, or a hearty mushroom risotto.

Verdict
A Paso Cab that overdelivers—lush, bold fruit meets structure, showing both richness and easy drinkability. A true expression of the Central Coast spirit. Cheers!

Did You Know?
Paso Robles has more than 60 different soil types, ranging from calcareous limestone to sandy loam, giving winemakers a wide canvas for bold, fruit-forward Cabernets. — 4 days ago

Ryan Frank

8.9

2018 vintage - mix of Syrah (40%) and Tintoretto Roriz (60%) — 4 years ago

Joyce Brooks

9.0

$10 full bodied, lots of fruit — 5 years ago

Jay Kline

9.2

Let’s face it, “Irouléguy” might fun to say…but it’s likely to be a hard sale at most tables. However, when the former, longtime winemaker at Pétrus is behind it, wine folks will perk up and listen. And that’s the situation we have here with Herri Mina. The story goes, Jean-Claude Berrouet after spending over 30 years as the winemaker at Chateau Pétrus, returned to his Basque homeland to create Herri Mina. He made two wines: a Blanc and a Rouge. This is the former and it’s fabulous.

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of dinner. The 2022 Blanc is a blend of Gros Manseng, Petit Corbu, Petit Manseng. It pours a bright straw color with medium viscosity. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of ripe tropical and orchard fruit: pineapple, green apple, some stone fruits, yellow flowers, nuts, and minerals. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long, slightly saline and there’s a rich, creamy texture. Classy. Drink now through 2032. — 9 months ago

Matt Krych

9.3

A pretty smooth, good wine! — 3 years ago

Adam Gäfvert

9.1

Vingård planeter 1945. Bush vines. 17 var ett svalare år tydligen och vinet kändes något svalare än vad jag väntade mig. Fina komplexa doft- och smaklager. Mörka och ljusa bär, pastill, torkade citrusskal, blomjord. Bra längd. Först ut bland mina dyrare sommarviner. Värt 795 kr? Nja. — 4 years ago

Seiichi Kurumizawa

9.0

Minaワイン
ビルバオ — a year ago

Jess

9.2

Deep ruby color.
Aromas of ripe black fruit, oak spice, cinnamon, raspberry.
Off-dry. Flavors of cassis, vanilla, cinnamon, raspberry. Sweet, fruity, spicy notes. Rich, chewy tannins. Tasty!

Intensity: 5/5
Complexity: 3/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 5/5 — 2 years ago

Billy L.

9.4

Great Sancerre & paired well with all Seafood Entrees @ The Bungalow Kitchen by Michael Mina - Belmont Shore, Long Beach, California
— 4 years ago

Pontus Öberg

9.0

God Chablis. Mineral och ljus frukt. Smakar något kraftigare än väntat med hög syra. Kommer kanske ändå inte upp i paritet med mina favoritviner. — 5 years ago