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. — 2 days ago

Tree Kilpatrick

9.0

Cool label that represents the landscape of the vineyard. Very, very dark color. Like the color of a purple ink well. Aroma is warm forest duff in the sun mixed with beet and black cherry juice. Hint of green bell pepper or maybe broccoli fields after harvest, but faint. Flavors are robust and hearty. Plum sauce (like the Chinese savory version) mixed with pomegranate molasses. Tannins on the tongue are strong, but they add a savory side. Hint bittersweet like coffee/dark unsweetened chocolate. This is a very nice big boy Syrah. Not showing much age considering the 10 years in the bottle. It’s nice, but it might get better more years in. — 9 months ago

Mark Simmons

9.2

Absolutely wonderful find. Mild grapefruit primary, light floral and limestone seconds. Loved it! — 4 years ago

Austin Blackwell

9.1

Drinks a little hot this time around and I opened it at the correct temp. Concentrated with ripe tannins and some interesting wet rock nuances in the palate. Quality for the price is definitely there. — a month ago

with Angelina

Doggfather

9.1

Total steal at Albertsons $16 — 7 months ago

Rich Bluth

8.9

good food wine, very versatile — 2 years ago

Janice Heinz

9.1

Crisp citrus — 3 months ago

Louis Martin

8.9

Light, floral aroma, hint of citrus and pear, goes well with a white fish dish. — 4 months ago

Canon Thomas

9.2

Really beautiful, showing age well — 2 years ago

Rich Bluth

9.1

medium bodied, very nice fruit — 4 years ago