Teresa S

9.2

Plum black pepper. Just delightful. Glad we got to this today. — 8 years ago

Beth Marshall

9.5

Very nice Zinfandel blend. Smooth from start to finish. — 9 years ago

Sean Overland

10

I have never been a Rose fan but this Rose has class and character — 9 years ago

Tama

9.1

Another rich, fruit-forward wine from winemaker Scott Stelzle. Dry-farmed in Templeton Gap area of Paso Robles Delish! — 10 years ago

Laz Castillo

8.9

Smooth for a rye. Great for old fashion etc. — 11 years ago

Noelle Boyle

9.6

Dinner with Whitney Templeton in Poughkeepsie. — 12 years ago

Betsy Nachbaur

9.0

Still delicious at 36 years! Thanks Josh. — 8 years ago

Lawrence Asrikin

9.4

Spicy and floral vermouth. It adds such an amazing level of complexity to any cocktail you make. It's not as sweet as your typical sweet vermouth. I ditched my beloved Carpano after I tried this.

Try it the next time you make a Manhattan:
- 2 oz of rye (best with medium bodied rye such as Templeton or Whistle Pig)
- 0.5 oz of Interrobang Vermouth
- 2 dashes of Angostura Bitters
- Luxardo cherries — 9 years ago

Daniel P. Drake

9.4

As you know if you have followed me I am very partial to the Cabernet Franc grape as long as it is made well as it is in the Loire Valley my favorite place for Cabernet Franc. I was in one of the stores I frequent here in Chicago and ran across this gem. From what I understand this is the inaugural vintage of this wine that comes from Paso Robles, CA and the grapes come from the Templeton Gap AVA. There are only 125 case that were produced and I will be calling the store in Chicago to see if they have more available. The winemaker is Tyler Elwell and this new winery specializes in Cabernet Franc. On the nose I get fresh red fruit, strawberry, red plum, green bell pepper, and roasted jalapeño.

On the palate is very bright and juicy red fruit, sweet strawberries, red raspberry, bell peppers and vegetal notes that I love in my cab francs along with a nice minerality.

There is medium + acidity, medium + tannins with a good long finish. What a wonderful find and I hope to have more in the future. At this young age to be drinking like it is is fantastic. I can just imagine what it will be like with a few more years in bottle. Nostrovia! — 10 years ago

Steve Gerths

9.0

Found an aged 2006 Stephen's Pinot Noir in my cellar. Templeton Gap in Paso Robles is the location. Nice cherry and vanilla caramel spice — 11 years ago

Allison Serafin

9.0

Intense and delicious. — 8 years ago

Dane Johnston

9.0

Paris Franklin Templeton dinner — 9 years ago

Dan

9.2

Smooth, drinkable, and complex. Great whiskey! — 9 years ago

James Parker Huston, CWE

Sommelier Charlie Palmer

9.0

Very complex with tons of fruit left. Over delivered. Called 1976 Zinfandel. — 10 years ago

Rachel Elle

9.8

Templeton Barossa Shiraz 2012 — 11 years ago