90
points
Paschal 2000 Pinot Blanc (Rogue Valley)
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$16
Scents of hay and alfalfa open into an elegant, stylish wine with lovely textures. It is lightly citric, with pretty nuances of grass, hints of honey and tea. The winemaker has a gentle, delicate touch with all his wines, but this is the best of the best. Just 100 cases were produced.
— P.G.
(8/1/2002)
89
points
Paschal 2000 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Rogue Valley)
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$28
This might be one of Oregon’s best Cabernet efforts to date. Yes, it’s firm, with hard tannins, but time should allow that to settle down. In the meantime, there’s char, road tar and caramel on the nose, while plum, cassis and chocolate dominate the rich, extracted palate. Toward the end it’s the tannic structure that makes itself most felt. But again, some time in…
— M.S.
(8/1/2003)
86
points
Paschal 2000 Quartet Red Wine (Applegate Valley)
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$25
This is assembled from ten different vineyards, and is the winery’s flagship wine. It’s a blend of 44% Cabernet Franc, 34% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Merlot and 9% Malbec. This wine has a good focus to the mid-palate, a decent amount of sweet cassis fruit, and a soft and lingering, though tannic, finish.
— P.G.
(8/1/2002)
86
points
Paschal 2000 Estate Pinot Noir (Rogue Valley)
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$24
Very forward, with pretty, medium-ripe cherry flavors. The sweet fruit picks up some vanilla from the barrel, and finishes with smooth tannins. Though at first blush it seems a bit light, sweet and simple, the flavors are persistent, the balance perfect.
— P.G.
(8/1/2002)