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Clayhouse 2009 Sauvignon Blanc (Paso Robles)
- Editors' Choice
- $14
Here’s a nice, refreshingly clean Sauvignon Blanc that shows a lot of class for the price. It’s basically dry, with a honeyed finish to the green melon, golden mango and Asian pear flavors. There’s just a touch of tart green gooseberry for complexity.
— S.H.
(12/31/2010)
Clayhouse 2010 Red Cedar Vineyard Grenache Blanc (Paso Robles)
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- $23
The fruit suggests oranges, limes and pineapples, and the acidity is brisk in this dry, elegant Grenache Blanc. The alcohol is surprisingly low for a Paso Robles white wine. Clean and lovely in its own way, it’s a refreshingly alternative to any white wine.
— S.H.
(2/1/2012)
Clayhouse 2009 Red Cedar Vineyard Estate Cuvée Blanc White (Paso Robles)
- $23
This is a white Rhône blend of Grenache Blanc, Roussanne and Viognier. It’s dry and crisply acidic and minerally, with pleasant citrus and peach fruitiness. Think of a cross between a zesty Sauvignon Blanc and a rich Chardonnay.
— S.H.
(12/31/2010)
Clayhouse 2006 Estate Cuvée Red (Paso Robles)
- $30
A lovely Chateauneuf-style wine that’s dry and rich in tannins. Crisp acidity makes it versatile at the table. Shows interesting flavors of cherries, red currants, cola, lavender and smoky, spicy sandalwood.
— S.H.
(10/1/2009)
Clayhouse 2006 Hillside Cuvee Red (Paso Robles)
- $35
A bit extracted and jammy, with pie-filling blackberry and black cherry flavors, including the sweet, smoky pie crust. But the structure is pretty and polished. Could develop over the next 3–5 years.
— S.H.
(10/1/2009)
Clayhouse 2007 Red Cedar Vineyard Show Pony Petite Sirah (Paso Robles)
- $40
Dense and rather heavy in youth, with elaborate, jammy berry and cherry flavors, made even richer by the addition of chocolate and caramel. Very strong and impressive. Should develop in the bottle for many years without necessarily gaining in complexity.
— S.H.
(5/1/2010)
Clayhouse 2009 Red Cedar Vineyard Tannat (Paso Robles)
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- $35
Too dry and tannic to enjoy on its own, this young wine needs rich meats, cheeses and sauces to tease out the blackberry sweetness and break down the astringency. It does show real promise for this somewhat obscure variety.
— S.H.
(2/1/2012)
Clayhouse 2009 Estate Grenache Blanc White (Paso Robles)
- $23
With clean acidity that gives a scour to the richness, this dry white wine has flavors of oranges and apricots, with a pleasant tang of minerals. It’s an elegant sipper and an elegant alternative to an oaky Chardonnay.
— S.H.
(12/31/2010)
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