Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.3

2020 vintage. 45% Syrah, 40% Cab Sauv, 15% Petit Verdot. 01.25.25. — a year ago

Paul T, Missing My Beautiful Wife 24/7

9.5

First time having this one, I’d buy it again.
Vinous 94

Winemaker Anthony Yount produced a stellar set of wines in 2018, all of which exhibit the vibrant fruit character that marks the vintage. Once again, I was impressed by the all-Carignan Sacred Burro bottling, which shows the potential of this still-obscure variety in Paso Robles, both as a blending grape and for a stand-alone varietal bottling. While more and more wineries have begun to include it in their plantings and the resulting wines, nobody yet is doing it as consistently well as Denner. — 4 years ago

Jim McCusker

9.1

A GSM blend from Cris Cherry at Villa Creek, this is what I would call one of his entry-level wines. Doesn’t possess the depth or complexity of some of his other cuvees like High Road or Avenger, but is still really enjoyable and a great value. — 6 years ago

with Vanessa

Sarah E

9.2

Sweetness and oak with a fairly dry finish. — 6 years ago

David Shaw

9.0

My fourth and last bottle of the vintage. Call me a fan... — 7 years ago

Andrei Shustov

9.0

Not bad at all for WA Malbec! Good job Chris. — 8 years ago

Raul Puga

9.3

Yummmmmm!!!! — 2 years ago

Tyler Felous

9.6

This punches above its weight class. Having had the estate cuvée and cote bottles, this feels a peer. Big deep fruits. Smooth all the way through. Loved it — 3 years ago

David Shaw

9.0

Revisiting this before winter sets in... — 6 years ago

Cameron Parry

9.0

Wood got in the way of the fruit... otherwise totally solid. — 6 years ago

Paul T, Missing My Beautiful Wife 24/7

9.7

Not as big & boisterous as the 15 but still worthy of opening one early,

The first vintage released under the Central Coast AVA, as it includes fruit from Bien Nacido, Hawks Hill, and Shadow Canyon, the 2016 Syrah Akasha is as always 100% Syrah that spent 22 months in 60% new French oak.
Jeb 98+ 2015 was 💯, — 6 years ago

Marshall Todd Herron DPM

10

Stephanvineyards L’Aventure 2016 Optimus Estate. This fabulous wine is a blend of 50% Syrah, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 20% Petit Verdot. WOW!!! This amazing adventure starts off with a Blackberry, Wild Cherry and Pomegranate explosion. The oak in the middle is sandwiched by layers of hazelnut, chocolate, and spice. Then there is Pomegranate everywhere. The finale captivates you with a dry smoky fish leaving you thirsty for more. - Dr Todd and Herronfamilywines — 7 years ago

Ryan Mayes

9.4

This was drinking fantastic last night. Aromas poured out of the glass. Gorgeous. 98 Parker pointer. — 9 years ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.4

2016 vintage. Massive. Needs an 8hr/holiday decant. Was drinking great after open 3hrs but needed more airtime. — 3 years ago

WC Fields

9.2

Optimus. Young but in its prime. — 5 years ago

Rob Brobst III

9.3

Richly Textured and full of strawberries….. — 5 years ago

Stan Lee

9.3

Black cherry and ripe flavors of other red fruits, for me cranberry and strawberry. Delicious but not quite as elegant as I enjoyed in the 2017 vintage — 6 years ago

David L

9.3

17’ Turtle Rock Willow White. An abundance of orchard fruit. Drink at room temperature! I’ll have to go out & purchase a few more. Fantastic!
Turtle Rock...is something you should put on your list of wines to purchase from Paso.  — 7 years ago

with Mike

Jason and Jennie

9.4

Big, concentrated wine. Syrah-grenache. One of my favorites from our paso trip. — 7 years ago

Mj

9.1

2014 tasty!!!! — 9 years ago