by Matt Browne of Hoot 'n Annie
With a plethora of choices in Paso Robles, deciding what wine to sip on can become a difficult task. Truth be told, it’s not difficult at all…I just like making it sound like I work hard. I love the amazing variety of choices we have here…it makes this wine drinkers life very easy. I’m not someone that gets caught up in drinking the same juice over and over again…blame it on my A.D.D. if you’d like, I just think wine drinking is an adventure and variety is the spice of life.
In the slideshow below you’ll see some of the wines I’ve had recently. I’m not here to critique the wine, that is your job as an individual to critique for yourself. I will however, say that each of these wines was interesting and unique in its own way. Have you had any of the ones shown in the slideshow? Are there any wines you’ve had recently that stand out as a solid Paso Robles wine??
The wines listed in the slideshow:
2006 Sharp’s Hill Vineyard Estate Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
2009 Alta Colina Estate 12 O’Clock High (Viognier, Roussanne, Marsanne, & Grenache Blanc blend)
2009 Pear Valley Charbono
2011 Tablas Creek Patelin de Tablas (Syrah, Grenache, Mourvedre, Counoise)
2009 Barrel 27 High On The Hog (White Wine)
2010 Hug Cellars Pinot Noir
2009 J. Lohr Gesture (Zinfandel)
2010 Changala Cabernet Sauvignon
1999 Pretty Smith Zinfandel Port
2010 Clos Solene Harmonie (Grenache, Mourvedre, Syrah)
2010 Parrish Family Vineyard Chardonnay
2009 DAOU Micho (50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 50% Merlot)
2011 Ranchero Cellars Chrome (Mostly Grenache Blanc, roughly 8% Viognier)
2008 Shale Oak Cabernet Sauvignon
2002 L’Aventure Syrah
Matt is a 10-year Paso Robles area resident. He and his wife Annie love exploring the Central Coast looking for food, drinks, and adventure. You can follow their adventures on their blog at HootnAnnie.
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