Published in Mid December 2008

Wines, Spirits and Beers published in the Mid December 2008 issue of Wine Enthusiast Magazine.

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Minassian-Young 2006 Mourvèdre (Paso Robles)

Price $22

A flawed wine, not undrinkable but not very pleasant. It has a Porty smell and tastes sweet and simple. The alcohol is 15.8%. — S.H. (12/15/2008)

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Christian Lazo 2006 Zinfandel (Paso Robles)

Price $20

Even with alcohol at 15.5%, this wine tastes overtly sweet. The combination is like melted cherry jam sprinkled with black pepper, cocoa and jalapeño pepper. Some folks will love it. — S.H. (12/15/2008)

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Señorío de Sarria 2004 Reserva Especial Red (Navarra)

Price $40

A dud given that this is the winery’s top effort. It’s green and vegetal, with ashtray aromas. More like salad than wine. Not too many wines these days are blatantly bell peppery, but this is. — M.S. (12/15/2008)

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Sculpterra 2006 Statuesque Red (Paso Robles)

Price $35

Sweet and unbalanced, but this blend of Cab, Syrah and Petite Sirah is clean, and will have its fans. — S.H. (12/15/2008)

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Sculpterra 2006 Maquette Red (Paso Robles)

Price $40

Sweet as candy, hot and soft, this blend of Cabernet, Merlot and Petite Sirah has an alcohol level of 16.3%. — S.H. (12/15/2008)

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Sextant NV Genoa Red (Paso Robles)

Price $79

This Zin, Syrah and Petite Sirah blend smells and tastes like Port, only not as good. Thin, dry and hot. — S.H. (12/15/2008)

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