90
points
Christian Lazo 2005 Barbera (Paso Robles)
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$25
Nice and smooth for this sometimes boring variety, with a lush texture and appealingly dry flavors of blackberries, violets, mocha and coconut macaroon cookie, and an almond skin bitterness in the finish. The tannins are there, rich and sturdy, offering a firm counterbalance to the ripeness.
— S.H.
(10/1/2007)
86
points
Christian Lazo 2007 Barbera (Paso Robles)
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$25
Dry, acidic and tannic, in the way of a young Barbera. Shows flavors of baked cherries, red currants, anise and tobacco, with a long, spicy finish. Will live on for many years without outgrowing its rusticity.
— S.H.
(4/1/2010)
86
points
Christian Lazo 2007 Zinfandel (Paso Robles)
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$20
A lusty, fulfilling Zinfandel, packed with fruity flavor and softly smooth in the Paso Robles style. Offers an avalance of blackberries, cherries, currants, cola and spices, and feels heavy, but dry, with some heat in the finish.
— S.H.
(4/1/2010)