88
points
Francis Berwyn 2006 Petite Sirah (Paso Robles)
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$13
Not particularly Petite Sirah-like, because it’s not a big, huge, tannic wine that needs a long time to come around. But it is a marvelously good red for drinking now at a fair price. Drily tannic and polished, it has deep flavors of fresh, crushed ripe blackberries and cherries, with a delicious edge of pepper and chocolate.
— S.H.
(10/1/2008)
87
points
Francis Berwyn 2006 Merlot (Paso Robles)
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$13
A lovely Merlot and, at this price, a compelling buy. Hard to find a better inexpensive all-around full-bodied red than this one. Fully dry, it has polished flavors of cherries, currants, anise and pepper, wrapped in a gentle, silky texture.
— S.H.
(10/1/2008)