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Victor Hugo 2006 Opulence Red (Paso Robles)
- $28
Polished and charming, a full-bodied wine of considerable appeal. A blend of all five Bordeaux varieties, it’s bone dry and crunchy in tannins, offering currant, anise and cedar flavors. Now–2012.
— S.H.
(10/1/2009)
Victor Hugo 2006 The Hunchback Red (Paso Robles)
- $16
This is an exotically rich blend of Syrah and some Bordeaux varieties. It’s a bit direct in primary fruit, but could develop some bottle complexity in a year or two. Shows blackberry, cherry, leather, currant, violet, anise, sandalwood and crushed black pepper aromas and flavors, with a chocolaty finish.
— S.H.
(10/1/2009)
Victor Hugo 2000 Petite Sirah (Paso Robles)
- $18
Another soft, easy-drinking wine from warm Paso Robles. Everyone admired the rich, ripe fruity flavors, with hints of mint, tobacco and pepper. The finish is short and simple, with a spicy cinnamon taste.
— W.E.
(4/1/2003)
Victor Hugo 2000 Syrah (Paso Robles)
- $20
From Westside grapes grown near Templeton, this is a nice, easy-to-drink wine packed with pretty black-cherry and blueberry flavors. The tannins and acids are soft and gentle. Has real richness and vibrancy, and even some complexity in the finish.
— S.H.
(12/1/2002)
Victor Hugo 2004 Opulence Red (Paso Robles)
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- $24
This Bordeaux blend is very dry and tannic, with cherry and blackberry flavors and a scouring, prickly mouthfeel. O.K., but not going anywhere.
— S.H.
(8/1/2007)
Victor Hugo 2005 Estate Bottled Zinfandel (Paso Robles)
- $18
Porty-sweet, with high acidity, high alcohol and some tough tannins. The flavors are of cherries, raspberries and blueberries. This is the house style.
— S.H.
(8/1/2007)
Victor Hugo 2004 Petite Sirah (Paso Robles)
- $18
Thick in the mouth, and soft, this superripe wine has just enough tannic structure to keep it from being pure syrup. It’s slightly sweet in Porty berry and pepper flavors.
— S.H.
(7/1/2007)
Victor Hugo 2005 Syrah Rosé (Paso Robles)
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- $14
Dark, rustic and kind of medicinal, this wine has the benefit of dryness. The flavors are of slightly stewed cherries.
— S.H.
(7/1/2007)
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