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Ben Hogan 2009 Chardonnay (Paso Robles)
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Comes down on the dry, acidic, minerally side of the Chardonnay street. Fans of opulence will find it lacking, but it’s so clean and subtle in pineapple tart, tangerine and buttered toast flavors, it recommends itself as one of the more elegant and food-friendly Chards out there.
— S.H.
(12/1/2010)
Ben Hogan 2008 Syrah (Paso Robles)
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Here’s a Syrah that will appeal to fans of fruit. It shows a burst of blackberries, cherries and raspberries, with an edge of dark chocolate, as well as Syrah’s spice and pepper notes. Bone dry and fiercely tannic.
— S.H.
(12/1/2010)
Ben Hogan 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Paso Robles)
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A good, fruity, everyday Cabernet. It’s a little too sharp throughout, but offers fine blackberry, blueberry, currant and licorice flavors. Ready now.
— S.H.
(12/1/2010)
Ben Hogan 2008 Tribute Series Cabernet Sauvignon (Paso Robles)
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A bit brusque and common in texture, with all kinds of edges. But the blackberry, cherry and mint flavors are rich and interesting. Drink now.
— S.H.
(4/1/2011)
Ben Hogan 2008 Tribute Series Carnoustie Red (Paso Robles)
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Here’s a fruity, rather one-dimensional but flavorful blend to drink now. It’s forward and spicy in cherries, raspberries, anise and cola. Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.
— S.H.
(4/1/2011)
Ben Hogan 2008 Tribute Series Syrah (Paso Robles)
- $27
Soft and fruity, this easy-drinking Syrah has pleasant, jammy flavors of raspberries, blackberries, cola, bacon and peppery spices. It’s a nice, full-bodied red wine to drink now with party food.
— S.H.
(4/1/2011)
Ben Hogan 2008 Carnoustie Red (Paso Robles)
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- $27
Jammy sweet and spicy, like blackberry, cherry and raspberry pie filling. Could use more finesse, but it sure is rich. A blend of Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.
— S.H.
(12/1/2010)
Ben Hogan 2008 Zinfandel (Paso Robles)
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- $27
Too sweet, with a sugary, dessert wine taste to the briary berries. Otherwise, it’s a clean Zinfandel, with good acidity and tannins.
— S.H.
(12/1/2010)
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