88
points
RHR 2003 Old Bailey Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Paso Robles)
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$40
Unfiltered, so don’t let the heavy sediment bother you—it’s harmless. Big, ripe, rich, powerful and soft, this is Paso Cab near its best, showing unctuous blackberry, cherry, chocolate fudge, old leather and sweet herb flavors that are generously oaked. It’s nicely dry, and finishes in a swirl of cherry, vanilla and spice.
— S.H.
(12/31/2006)
87
points
RHR 2003 Zinfandel (Paso Robles)
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$27
Soft as velvet and enormously rich in forward fruit, this Zin shows Paso red wine at its ripe, likeable best. The interplay between the delicate body and the cherry jam, black raspberry pie filling, white chocolate truffle and vanilla cookie flavors is heightened by crisp acidity, and guess what? The wine is dry.
— S.H.
(12/31/2006)
87
points
RHR 2004 Pinot Noir (Paso Robles)
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$28
Don’t dismiss this just because it’s a Paso Pinot. It scores well on the deliciousness factor, despite being a bit high in alcohol. Loads of jammy, gooey cherry, cocoa, gingersnap cookie, vanilla wafer and cinnamon spice flavors lead to a long, dry finish.
— S.H.
(12/31/2006)