Midnight Cellars
Midnight Cellars Winery was founded by the Hartenberger family in May 1995. It was a vacation the family shared in Northern California wine country that inspired the Hartenberger’s to venture into the wine business. The family members all sold their Chicago homes and journeyed to Paso Robles where they started their Midnight Cellars Vineyards vision. Midnight Cellars is home to 28 planted acres in Paso growing quality, low-yield, sustainably farmed Bordeaux grapes as well as Zinfandel and Chardonnay according to our Midnight Cellars wine reviews. However of all the Midnight Cellars wines produced the most heralded by consumers and critics alike are their big Merlots and their “Paso Roblan” blends. With a production of approximately 7,000 cases annually, the 160 acre Midnight Cellars ranch in the western hills of Paso is home to three generations of Hartenbergers. To learn more about these wines be sure to check out our Midnight Cellars wine ratings below.
Midnight Cellars 2007 Aurora Reserve White (Paso Robles)
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- $28
This Rhône white blend is rich in fruit and oak. It displays flavors of pineapple jam, ripe mashed pears, buttered toast, vanilla custard, honey and smoky cedar, balanced with acidity. Could be drier.
— S.H.
(10/1/2009)
Midnight Cellars 1999 Reserve Zinfandel (Paso Robles)
- $28
Blackberry and plum-preserve aromas mingle with earthy, minty notes leading to a big, rich, jammy Zin packed with flavor and heat. High alcohol packs a punch, but absolute dryness keeps it balanced.
— S.H.
(12/15/2001)
Midnight Cellars 1999 Starlight Sangiovese (Paso Robles)
- $22
Once tannic, always tannic? If so, this tough wine will remain rasping, and will need to be drunk with rich, oily foods to help tame the tannins. Underneath, it has some briary flavors and soft acidity, and is as dry as a desert summer wind. —S.H.
— S.H.
(9/1/2002)
Midnight Cellars 2000 Nocturne Syrah (Paso Robles)
- $26
Gentle and soft, this warm country wine offers generous flavors of plums and blackberries and black pepper. It’s dry and balanced, yet a little rough around the edges. There are some raisin notes that show up in the finish.
— S.H.
(12/1/2002)
Midnight Cellars 2000 Capriccio Italien Cabernet Sauvignon-Sangiovese (Paso Robles)
- $30
This is a blend of Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. It is very dry. There are some rich flavors of berries and herbs. It is a good, somewhat rustic red wine. The tannins are considerable and last through the finish. —S.H.
— S.H.
(5/1/2003)
Midnight Cellars 2001 Nocturne Syrah (Paso Robles)
- $24
A rustic wine with strong, edgy tannins and modest cherry and coffee flavors. It’s very dry and astringent, but will soften with beef.
— S.H.
(3/1/2005)
Midnight Cellars 2002 Estate Zinfandel (Paso Robles)
- $24
A little raisiny, a little sweet. Feels velvety smooth in the mouth, with pleasant cherry and cocoa flavors. Good hot climate Zin.
— S.H.
(3/1/2005)
Midnight Cellars 2002 Nocturne Syrah (Paso Robles)
- $19
There’s plenty of fruit in this country-style wine. The fruit consists of all sorts of black and red berries and stone fruits, with an edge of espresso and oaky caramel. The country is in the rugged texture, which calls for a good steak.
— S.H.
(12/1/2005)
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