Because the climate (barely) begins to chill, we’re trying ahead to heartier wines that persist with the ribs. Right here’s a pair from our buddies at Paso Robles-based Historic Peaks that might match the invoice.
2021 Historic Peaks Oyster Ridge Paso Robles – A mix of 69% cabernet sauvignon, 20% cabernet franc, 5% petit verdot, 3% merlot, and three% malbec. Fairly well-realized, this Bordeaux type mix may cross for the Outdated World, showcasing a dense layer of earth and a few gritty anise that counterbalances the black fruit within the combine, that includes heavy notes of cassis and overripe plum, culminating in notes of bittersweet chocolate, with nutmeg grated excessive. Relatively youthful and tannic as we speak, the bones of the wine are strong, indicating that a number of years within the cellar could assist this already spectacular wine evolve into one thing fairly particular. A- / $60
2021 Historic Peaks Pearl Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Robles Santa Margarita Ranch – This property cabernet is exceptionally fruity, its aggressive notes of cherry and raspberry leaning fairly candy at first, heavy with overripe fruit. Tannins emerge quickly after, nevertheless, layering on notes of anise, bittersweet chocolate, and grippy rhubarb. Concurrently youthful and a bit underdeveloped, the wine stays a curiosity by way of to the end, unctuous and chewy, heavy with layers of nougat, infused with baking spice. I’m unsure if the wine remains to be maturing or only a bit scattered. B+ / $72
2021 Historic Peaks Oyster Ridge Paso Robles
USD60
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