Critics Average score from professional wine critics and publications.
83
/100
Reviews
6
professional
Vintages
1
2007
Other
83/100
Barbera,
Cabernet Franc
NV
Community Reviews
77
Reviews
82.7
Avg Score
87
Highest
Taster #0478
· Mar 21, 2010
82/100
Used it to make a home blend of Paso Robles cs, cf & pv. Decent body and nose, but much better as part of a blend than a standalone.
2007 vintage
Taster #5262
· Jan 29, 2010
77/100
Going downhill. More medicinal in flavor. Was good 6 months ago, but losing steam quickly.
2007 vintage
Taster #9368
· Jan 12, 2010
funky and weird on the nose. Rubber. yup... that's pretty much it. Possible Sulfur dioxide flaw. Avoid
2007 vintage
Taster #5262
· Oct 13, 2009
84/100
Finally decided this is good $6 value, but not a great value. Has come together better now. Licorice and grapey aromas on the nose. Smooth with oak creaminess--wonder if this was oak chipped or dusted. Finish has a curious, unnatural custard-like flavor (edit: no, it's definitely yogurt!), some heat. Still, the acidity and mouth-feel are nicely balanced to make this a suitable quaff.
2007 vintage
Taster #5262
· Jul 31, 2009
80/100
More flabby this time. Caramel & tobacco. Finishes tannic with decent acidity. Nothing offensive, good back-up wine.
2007 vintage
Taster #5026
· Jul 26, 2009
87/100
J liked this one. Not very complex, but smooth. I wasn't as impressed.
2007 vintage
Taster #5262
· Jul 12, 2009
86/100
An oak monster's wet dream. Can't really tell this is Cab Franc other than some tobacco, but it is decent. Lots of oak flavor, of course. Medium body, lots of oak tannin on the finish. At $6, maybe I'll pick up a few bottles to see where they go in a year or two. Could be a decent QPR if the oak integrates somewhat as '07 is reputedly a good vintage for Paso Robles. Edit: Upped score after tasting on …
2007 vintage