Terry Hoage (TH Estate Wines), 5 Blocks, Paso Robles Willow Creek District

PnP, but better after 15 minutes of slo-ox which allowed the wine to open and the funk to blow off. Lots of dark red fruits on the nose. The medium to plus bodied palate is filled with a combination of dark red, blue and black fruits, baking spice, and touches of pepper and earth. The tannins are fully integrated and the acidity is quite juicy but balancing. Could continue to hold, but no reason to wait to enjoy this fine …

2012 vintage

Drinking very well... No decanting needed

2012 vintage

Decantered for an hour. Nice color, rosy red. Lovely in the glass. Alcohol nose hit me strong. Sweet hints of blackberries, black cherries and oak. Very balanced, soft and on the sweet side. Personally I love these well balanced Grenache-Syrah wines. This wine is a favorite.

2012 vintage

WOW what a beautiful bottle of wine. Gorgeous fruit, smooth, elegant beautifully made in a perfect place. I so wish I had more.

2012 vintage

One of the better Paso GSM's I have been fortunate enough to have. Drinking perfectly right now.

2012 vintage

this wine is just perfect right now after a 2-3 hour decant. A great example of what Paso Rhones can be.

2012 vintage

Very nice but shallow when first PnP. After a 2 hour decant, just fabulous.

2012 vintage

Another well made TH. Really hitting its stride right now. I would drink up, there is still at least 2-4 years left in this wine.

2012 vintage

A really well made and delicious wine. But it is a SMG, not a GSM. Meaning the Syrah definitely comes through, but as a syrah lover, this is a great blend.

2012 vintage

Excellent Paso Red Rhone Blend. This is from a terrific spot for these varietals, and these folks are just meticulous in their approach to farming and cellaring!

2012 vintage

Classic TH GSM. Very good. Blueberry flavors. Great balance. 2 hour decant. Can drink now or can age. Always one of my Paso favorites.

2012 vintage

Very nice, think the community tasting window has it about eight. Needed about 90 minutes decanting. Structure is not overdone at all, nose is fairly subdued. Medium bodied Syrah, more fruit than spice.

2012 vintage

Decanted 1 hr. Nice nose. Tastes of soft dark fruits & some spices. Well balanced blend.

2012 vintage

Wild berry and black raspberry fruit, good core of licorice, mocha, and subtle spice notes. Nice acidity and finish.

2012 vintage

Nose of black cherries, cinnamon, violets, and leather. Similar tastes on the palate with the addition of the hint of rare filet mignon. Very balanced between the tannins and the alcohol. Drinking really well right now but should last several more years in the bottle.

2012 vintage

Decanted for about half an hour and it continued to gain in complexity in the glass. This was delicious, a perfect wine to go wth a New Years Eve dinner.

2012 vintage

Fantastic Red Rhone Blend

2006 vintage

In a really nice spot and not sure for how much longer. Flavors of dark fruit and earthiness with a silky texture. Has a little heat on the finish that diminished with exposure to air.

2006 vintage

Dark ruby/purple color. Nose was subdued because I'd chilled it a bit too much but aromas of dark berry and dark chocolate found their way through. Full, luscious body. Flavors of dark berry, leaf litter and some savory quality I couldn't place. Moderately firm acidity and tannins make for a cleansing mouthfeel with a moderately long finish. Very good now, this will benefit from a few more years in the cellar.

2012 vintage

Probably would have been better had I let it sit for a year or more, but it was still terrific. Bright fruit flavors, great nose, very good.

2012 vintage

Wonderful. Like a great Southern Rhone.

2006 vintage

Has some yummy factor, but a little hot. Drinking well now, and there is a sense that the best time is now!

2006 vintage

last bottle. Still has a bit of rough finish. Hopefully will ellow for others

2006 vintage

Drinking well right now.

2006 vintage

Nice fruits, mediuk body and balance. Could still use some cellart ime. i will try the remaiing bottle in mid 2013

2006 vintage

Enjoyed at Fresco. Nice bottle of wine. The palate was like a slice of black and blue berry pie with a big and viscous mouthfeel.

2006 vintage

Very nice on the nose, and then spicy and complex...drinking well, no tannins..

2006 vintage

This is young but man, this is really drinking well. The texture is so thick and juicy, its really delicious. Great deep nose of black raspberries, black pepper and some grilled meats. Huge fruit on the palate, mostly black raspberries. Long finish. Just a delicious wine.

2006 vintage

Drinking just wonderfully. The Grenache - syrah blend is full bodied with a wonderful long finish with just the right degree of acidity.

2006 vintage

This wine is at it's peak. I just can't imagine it getting any better. The long and silky finish really standsout. It is a beautiful wine. If any is available, get it is as soon as possible.

2006 vintage

good body, power and balance. every bit the equal of the saxum which preceded it.

2006 vintage

Easily one of the best Paso Syrah blends of the vintage. Hits a wonderful balance that makes it a more elegant wine than many of its peers. The finish has hints of bittersweet chocolate and leather that are a perfect complement the cassis fruit. So happy this isn't the last bottle in the cellar!

2006 vintage

Nice wine, big and brawny. Probably would show better with some ample time in the glass.

2006 vintage

Opened and poured, would have been better decanted and with food instead of after. Still great berry fruit, earthy, and leathery. Holding the rest of my bottles for a couple of years.

2006 vintage

One write up I read recently described this wine as concentrated and focused. This was my experience, too. This is definitely a wine to enjoy with game or similar dish. This is a well muscled wine the held strong for the 3 days it took me to finish it.

2006 vintage

Opaque purple color. Aromas of black fruits and barbacued meats. Tastes of raspberry, blackberry, black cherry, leather, anise, charred oak and earth. Rich and full bodied. Powerful finish. 15.5% alcohol and unfortunately showing it a little tonight...

2006 vintage

not decanted. the heavy black licorice was somewhat overpowering, but there was no heat, and the wine was plenty tasty. maybe a little over extracted, keeping it just less than the magic level. sometimes these special cuvees try too hard.

2006 vintage

A blend of 57% Syrah, 29% Grenache, 7% Mourvedre and 7% Cinsault. Dark ruby color. Raspberry nose. Tastes of blackberry, cherry, earth, and charred oak. Nice acidity. Rich finish with nice depth and complexity.

2006 vintage

Awesome wine

2006 vintage

Tablas Creek / Denner / Hoage; 6/20/2009-6/21/2009 (Templeton, CA) : 57% S 29% G 7% M 7% Cinsault Much bigger than the others, much sweeter too, also feeling more alcoholic - seems more complex but not sure how much I can drink of this ($48)

2006 vintage

Dark purple color. Nose of black fruit and anise. Tastes of boysenberry, blueberry, raspberry, garrigue, tar, coffee and tobacco. Plenty of charred oak with tremendous structure. Reasonably well balanced with good acidity that keeps it from being over done. Rich powerful finish with nice depth and complexity of fruit. 57% Syrah, 29% Grenache, 7% Mourvedre and 7% Cinsault. 15.5% alcohol.

2006 vintage

Nearly black in color. Nose of dark berry fruit with tobacco. Tastes of blackberry, raspberry, earth and tobacco. Posseses plenty of charred oak and firm tannins. Very full bodied. Good balance with very nice acidity that keeps this wine light despite its massive concentration and high alcohol. Seems a bit closed or shutdown and lacking the depth and complexity of past examples. Rich finish with good depth of fruit. Huge upside with some time. A blend of 57% Syrah, 29% …

2006 vintage

93 pts; jammy, great spice on back end; needs a few more years to developed; it took 3 hours to finally open up; everybody love it

2006 vintage

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