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Musings, mentions and marks. Here you’ll find seasonal updates and nice things people say about our wines.
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This has been the latest harvest we have experienced, and although my intentions were (and always are) to put pen to paper for the fall newsletter much earlier than this,… continue
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2012 Vintage Reviews
2012 Aatto - 90 pts from Vinous
Vivid red. Fresh raspberry and floral oil scents are lifted by a note of white pepper. Silky and sweet, offering…continue
2012 i.p.o. - 90 pts from Vinous
Dark ruby. Smoke-accented aromas of cherry, cassis, pipe tobacco and violet, with a peppery nuance adding vibrancy. Juicy and focused…continue
2012 in the red - 90 pts from The Wine Advocate
Darker and more concentrated (than the AATTO), the 2012 In The Red checks in as a blend of 60% Syrah…continue
2012 in the red - 90 pts from Vinous
Vivid ruby-red. High-pitched aromas of fresh red and dark berries, with a sexy floral pastille nuance emerging as the wine…continue
2012 Lothario - 90 pts from The Wine Advocate
The 2012 Lothario is an interesting blend of nearly equal parts Grenache, Mourvedre and Zinfandel, all of which was aged…continue
2012 Lothario - 90 pts from Vinous
Brilliant red. Vibrant aromas of fresh raspberry and cherry, with suave floral and Asian spice nuances coming out as the…continue
2012 noir - 91 pts from Vinous
Bright purple. A heady, expansive bouquet displays scents of ripe blackcurrant, potpourri, woodsmoke and fruitcake. Allspice and cola qualities come…continue
2012 noir - 92 pts from The Wine Advocate
My favorite in the lineup, the 2012 Noir is a smoking blend of 89% Syrah and 11% Counoise that was…continue
2012 pas de deux - 90 pts from The Wine Advocate
The outstanding 2012 pas de deux (60/40 Grenache/ Syrah) is medium-bodied and juicy, with nicely integrated acidity giving lift to…continue
2012 pas de deux - 90 pts from Vinous
Deep red. Ripe red berries and musky flowers on the fragrant nose, with a hint of smokiness in the background.…continue
2012 pas de deux - 91 pts from Wine Enthusiast
The Westside Paso winery's name is Finnish for “the hill,” and that aspect delivers baked plums and strawberries, a touch…continue
2012 pas de deux - 93 pts from Purely Domestic Wine Report
Shows a beautiful raspberry nose with notes of garden blossoms and spice box. The palate is well focused, crisp, and…continue
2012 sisu - 91 pts from The Wine Advocate
Made from 52% Syrah, 25% Grenache and 23% Mourvedre, the 2012 Sisu is a classic Paso GSM blend that has…continue
2012 sisu - 91 pts from Vinous
Dark ruby. Sexy, smoke-tinged dark berry and cherry-cola aromas are lifted by a peppery note, with a suggestion of floral…continue
2012 sisu - 93 pts from Wine and Spirits
Look at this wine's labeled alcohol level (15.5%) and you might be suspicious, but taste the wine before you pass…continue
2012 sisu - 93 pts from Wine Enthusiast
This blend of 52% Syrah, 25% Grenache and 23% Mourvèdre is quite sultry on the nose, with crushed boysenberry, dried…continue
2012 vintage - Jeb Dunnuck, The Wine Advocate
This is a great lineup by winemaker Kevin Jussila. These wines have loads of character and always balance their richness…continue