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Adelaida

Adelaida Winery was founded in 1981 when winemaker John Munch produced the first Cabernet Sauvignon under the Adelaida Cellars label using grapes purchased from local growers. However the origins of Adelaida Vineyards began a decade prior when the Van Steenwyk family purchased the Hilltop Ranch along the Adelaida Road for investment purposes only. But some 40 years later Adelaida wines continue to be some of the highest rated in the Paso Robles region according to our Adelaida wine reviews. After the Van Steenwyk family partnered with Munch, they purchased a 400 acre portion of Hoffman Mountain Ranch in 1994. This was the same land originally planted by Dr. Hoffman with some of the region’s first Cabernet Sauvignon, Gamay, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay 30 years prior to the purchase. Today Adelaida is a leading Rhone varietal producer whose 15,000 cases a year production also includes Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Gamay, Nebbiolo, Pinot Noir, Viognier and Zinfandel. To learn more about this Rhone Ranger winery, be sure to check out our Adelaida Cellars wine ratings listed below.

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94
points

Adelaida 2006 HMR Estate Pinot Noir (Paso Robles)

  1. $30
This bottling is always quite good, but it excels in 2006. Shows lusher, more exotic notes than ever before, just oozing in tiers of black and red cherry compote, currants, mocha, cinnamon, anise and pepper flavors. Finishes thoroughly dry, a beautifully crafted Pinot that will change your mind about Paso Robles.  — S.H.  (5/1/2009)
93
points

Adelaida 2007 The Glenrose Vineyard Reserve Syrah (Paso Robles)

  1. $55
A Syrah that puts many more famous bottlings to shame. It’s a little soft, but wonderfully rich and complex in berry, cherry, prosciutto, anise, white pepper and sandalwood flavors that go on and on, and finish is long and spicy. Not an ager, but a beautiful wine to drink now.  — S.H.  (2/1/2011)
92
points

Adelaida 2004 Chelle Mountain Vineyard Reserve Syrah (York Mountain)

  1. $45
Here’s a wine that grabs your attention for its complex, authoritative structure. The York Mountain AVA is in a cooler, hilly part of western Paso Robles, wide open to Pacific influence, and you can taste the salty sea breeze in the crisp acidity and fine tannins, not to mention the white pepper flavors that give a piquant spiciness to the blackberries and mocha…  — S.H.  (5/1/2008)
91
points

Adelaida 2006 Reserve Viking Estate Vineyard Syrah (Paso Robles)

  1. $65
Delicious right now, with fine, firm tannins and good acidity giving structure to the upfront flavors of grilled blackberries, black cherries, Dr. Pepper cola, sautéed wild mushrooms and black pepper, with a touch of balsamic. Easy to drink, with its soft, attractive mouthfeel.  — S.H.  (12/31/2009)
91
points

Adelaida 2006 Reserve The Glenrose Vineyard Syrah (Paso Robles)

  1. $55
Pretty much as good as Paso Robles Syrah gets. Shows incredibly fine tannic structure and ripe, luscious flavors of blackberry and cherry pie filling, cola, cocoa, bacon and sweet, smoky sandalwood from oak barrels. Pull it back a little in fruit, and it’s near perfect. Drink now.  — S.H.  (12/31/2009)
91
points

Adelaida 2007 Viking Estate Vineyard Reserve Syrah (Paso Robles)

  1. $65
Complicated in flavor, and totally dry, this Syrah has flavors of wild blackberries and cherries, licorice, herbs and spices that grow in the glass. It’s a soft wine made for drinking now.  — S.H.  (2/1/2011)
91
points

Adelaida 2008 Version Red (Paso Robles)

  1. $34
With this Mourvedre-dominated wine, Adelaida vies for supremecy in the red Rhône-style competition. The wine is rich in jammy cherry, raspberry and blackberry jam fruit, with smoky oak overtones and lots of exotic spices. The richness is balanced by acidity and firmly sweet, ripe tannins. An impressive wine to drink with Indian food, or a steak with french fried…  — S.H.  (11/1/2011)
91
points

Adelaida 2005 The Glenrose Vineyard Roussanne-Grenache Blanc White (Paso Robles)

  1. $26
Try this savory blend of two white Rhône varieties as an alternative to Chardonnay. It’s medium- to full-bodied and oaky, and the flavors of peaches, apricots, tropical fruits, wildflowers and sweet fresh herbs will pair well with complex dishes. Try with roast pork with apricots and figs, or duck in a honey-ginger sauce.  — S.H.  (5/1/2008)
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