The Golden Vine - Tasting Notes

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2011 VSJ Petit Verdot Reserve Paso Robles AVA

Alcohol: 14.6%

lways a late-ripener, our Petit Verdot benefits from a long growing season. With longer hang-times in hot days and cool nights, the Petit Verdot develops... lways a late-ripener, our Petit Verdot benefits from a long growing season. With longer hang-times in hot days and cool nights, the Petit Verdot develops complex black fruit flavors. Extended ageing in French oak barrels for 30 months allows these flavors to mature and integrate with spicy oak flavors and pronounced tannins. Raspberry pie, pine, and cocoa notes on the nose segue into rich flavors of molé sauce, freshly brewed coffee, and strawberry-rhubarb tart. The solid tannin structure lends this wine to pairing with hearty meals now as well as to softening over several years in the cellar.

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Varietal:

Petit Verdot

Alcohol: 14.6%

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2012 VSJ Alicante Bouschet Reserve Villa San-Juliette Estate Paso Robles AVA

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Alcohol: 14.2%

The 2012 Alicante Bouschet is a tremendous example of that vintage’s production, with great depth of complex flavors and a long, mysterious finish. The... The 2012 Alicante Bouschet is a tremendous example of that vintage’s production, with great depth of complex flavors and a long, mysterious finish. The Alicante Bouschet is grown on our vineyard and gets its inky red coloring from its dark red grape flesh. Aromas of anise, black pepper, cedar, and rose petals showcase this distinct varietal’s power. The bold palate offers flavors of cranberry compote, bittersweet chocolate, freshly brewed coffee, and lingonberry, all of which are supported by firm tannins and a pleasing, crisp acidity. Drink now if you have rich cheeses or meats, or age for several years.

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Varietal:

Syrah / Cabernet Franc / Petit Verdot

Alcohol: 14.2%

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2013 VSJ Chorum Red Villa San-Juliette Estate Paso Robles AVA

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Alcohol: 15.2%

The 2013 Chorum Red is one of the biggest and most decadent wines we have ever made: visually approaching the color of garnet velvet, this wine’s equally... The 2013 Chorum Red is one of the biggest and most decadent wines we have ever made: visually approaching the color of garnet velvet, this wine’s equally vibrant flavors and aromatics combine in a sumptuous medley. Plum, butterscotch and bacon fat aromas mingle with hazelnut and espresso notes. Rich on the palate, this wine bursts with flavors of raspberry jam, browned sage, rosehips, blackberry and sarsaparilla. Extra barrel ageing softened the tannins, which are long and silky and buoyed by poignant acidity.

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Varietal:

Syrah / Grenache / Petit Verdot / Cabernet Franc / Alicante Bouschet / Cabernet Sauvignon / Petite Sirah

Alcohol: 15.2%

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2013 VSJ Albariño Reserve Central Coast AVA

Alcohol: 14.5%

Golden straw in color, the 2013 Albariño was carefully selected from the finest barrels of the vintage. Sourced from the excellent Paragon Vineyard in... Golden straw in color, the 2013 Albariño was carefully selected from the finest barrels of the vintage. Sourced from the excellent Paragon Vineyard in San Luis Obispo, the fruit benefitted from warm days and a cool, coastal breeze. The wine is brimming with aromas of lychee, honeysuckle, and apricots. Rich honey, tropical fruit, and a hint of butterscotch flavors meld together in a round and sumptuous palate that finishes with a pleasing acidity and clean, wet stone minerality. Lush on its own, the Albariño also pairs well with winter pumpkin dishes and aged salamis.

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Varietal:

Albariño

Alcohol: 14.5%

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2014 VSJ Pinot Gris Reserve Villa San-Juliette Estate Paso Robles AVA

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Alcohol: 14.4%

The resulting straw-hued wine is delicate and flavorful with aromas of Braeburn apple, grapefruit, and honeysuckle. The mouthfeel is lush and a surprising... The resulting straw-hued wine is delicate and flavorful with aromas of Braeburn apple, grapefruit, and honeysuckle. The mouthfeel is lush and a surprising array of flavors emerges that range from almonds and apricots to orange blossom and wet stone, with a bright, lemon-driven finish.

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Varietal:

Pinot Grigio

Alcohol: 14.4%

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2015 VSJ Pinot Gris Reserve Villa San-Juliette Estate Paso Robles AVA

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Alcohol: 13.5%

The resulting straw-hued wine is full and flavorful with aromas of lemon curd, almond, and a whisper of tangerine. The mouthfeel is round and bountiful... The resulting straw-hued wine is full and flavorful with aromas of lemon curd, almond, and a whisper of tangerine. The mouthfeel is round and bountiful with flavors of marzipan, apricot, cucumber, wet stone, and pineapple. 1% Savuvignon Blanc adds a zippy, citrusy splash, and the wine finishes with smooth, gentle stone fruit notes.

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Varietal:

Pinot Grigio / Sauvignon Blanc

Alcohol: 13.5%

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2015 Sauvignon Blanc

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Varietal:

Sauvignon Blanc

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2013 VSJ Chorum White Paso Robles AVA

Alcohol: 14.4%

Aromatic and silky, the 2013 Chorum White blend is a celebration of our vineyard’s returns and our best white winemaking practices. Blending our premium... Aromatic and silky, the 2013 Chorum White blend is a celebration of our vineyard’s returns and our best white winemaking practices. Blending our premium white grapes with interesting neighboring varieties, this wine balances the lush tropical qualities our vineyard excels at producing with local wildness and spice. Its delightful aromatics sparkle with pear, apricot, orange blossom, and honey. The palate is rich yet crisp with complex flavors of almond and tangerine intermingling with lemon peel and cut grass. Wet stone minerality carries the luscious flavors into a clean finish. Enjoy this rich blend with roasted vegetables, grilled shrimp, and barbecue chicken.

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Varietal:

White

Alcohol: 14.4%

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2014 VSJ Cabernet Franc Reserve

Alcohol: 14.2%

The 2014 Cabernet Franc grapes developed in a dry, hot season that was short enough to protect the elegance of this noble variety while creating a dense... The 2014 Cabernet Franc grapes developed in a dry, hot season that was short enough to protect the elegance of this noble variety while creating a dense and well-balanced wine. Aromatically enticing, this wine offers initial waves of blueberry jam, lavender, and anise that segue into deeper, nuttier notes of browned butter and spicy black pepper. With an opulent mouthfeel, this wine unfolds in layers of fruit, spice and earthiness. The flavors are robust and intense, with blackberry, molasses, and strawberry undergirded by deeper notes of black currant, maple syrup, and bittersweet chocolate.

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Varietal:

Cabernet Franc / Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot / Petite Sirah

Alcohol: 14.2%

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2013 VSJ Cabernet Franc Reserve Villa San-Juliette Estate Paso Robles AVA

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Alcohol: 14.9%

Our 2013 Cabernet Franc benefitted from a long, hot season that fostered the potency of this noble variety and resulted in a vivid and voluminous wine.... Our 2013 Cabernet Franc benefitted from a long, hot season that fostered the potency of this noble variety and resulted in a vivid and voluminous wine. Its aromas are heady and rich with notes of nutmeg, dried violets and anise playing off one another. With a velvety mouthfeel, this wine unfolds in layers of fruit, spice and earthiness. The flavors are robust and intense, with blackberry, molasses, and olallieberry undergirded by deeper notes of tobacco, French roast coffee, and bittersweet chocolate.

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Varietal:

Cabernet Franc / Cabernet Sauvignon / Petit Verdot

Alcohol: 14.9%