"All from estate vineyards, the 2013 Cabernet Franc (there's 5% Petit Verdot in there) spent 17 months in 45% new French oak and wasn't racked until bottling. It has lots of ripe cassis, licorice, smoke tobacco and a touch of toasted spice to go with a medium to full-bodied, nicely balanced feel on the palate. There's good typicity and it has enough ripe tannin to keep it drinking nicely through 2023."

91 Pts. Robert Parker. August 2015

Inspired by Australia’s most expensive wine, Penfolds Grange. This iconic 50/50 blend, combines the fruit forward elegance and black pepper of Brecon’s Kiler Canyon Syrah with the alluring structure of Brecon Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (Some of the oldest Cabernet Sauvignon vines in the Adelaida District).

90 Pts. Gold. New World International Wine Championships.

Complexity comes through both varietal mix and an extensive smorgasbord of techniques. No  particular one dominating, rather they all complement and contribute to an intriguing style. You will find the influence of both toasty new and neutral french oak. Sur Lees fermentation, lees stirring, partial malolactic.

Inspired by Douglas Adams’ book “The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy.” A Rhone-style red blend wine. Is it the answer to the ultimate question of life, the universe, and everything? Try it and find out!

93 Pts. World Wine Championships.

92 Pts. Wine Enthusiast.

These particular five barrels just seemed to say “Drink me!”.  It's a Wonderland thing. In reality this is our first offering labeled as the new Adelaida Subdistrict. 77% Grenache, 1.5 % Mourvede (Both La Vista), 21.5% Syrah (Glenrose). So excellent pedigree. Silky smooth but richer in the midpalate than many of its vaunted peer set.

90 Pts. Wine Enthusiast. Aug 2016

90 Pts. Tastings.com

An unusually Malbec centric Meritage. So rarely is such a blend built around Malbec. However, this particular hilltop Malbec had such wonderful bright fruit intensity and naturally balancing acidity that it was clearly the basis of something special. 35.6% La Vista, Malbec. 28.75% Russell, Petit Verdot. 23.75% Brecon, Cabernet Sauvignon. 11.9% Brecon, Cabernet Franc.

Gold. SanFrancisco Wine Competition Jan 2016.

93 Points, Gold. Tastings.com Jan 2016.

Its amazing how Paso Robles can take some of these lesser known varieties, often used as blenders in traditional wine regions, to new dizzying heights. Bright velvety fruit, bags of varietal character, and excellent mid palate fruit weight; a real find.

Best Petit Verdot Gold. Monterey International Wine Competition.

94 Pts. Doug Wilder. purley domestic wine report.

92 Pts. World Wine Championships.

Gold. New World International Wine Show.

90 Pts. Wine Enthusiast.

This Cabernet deftly combines the oldest remaining Cabernet vineyards in both Adelaida (Brecon Estate) and York Mountain appellations. Equally old gnarly and essentially dry grown vines. The majority -Brecon component- provides the smooth sophistication while the York Mountain is all raw varietal intensity and deep intense hues. The combination is sublime.

Best Of Class. New World International Wine Competition. March 2016.

92 Pts. Gold. Wine Enthusiast. May 2016.

91 Pts. Gold. Tastings.com. Jan 2016.

Forget your typical Paso style Syrah. This is Syrah in a bright exuberant alive almost gregarious form. Truly flavor ripe with a complex framework of both American and French fine oaks. A true foodie Syrah that any Francophile would be proud of. Lifting and complementing a wide range of flavorful dishes without dominating.

92 Pts. Robert Parker. Aug 2015

This Viognier is known for its wonderful aromatics. It has a riper style, dictated by the steep, sun-drenched, south facing high slopes of La Vista vineyard’s block, high above Adelaida Road. Expect the flavours of stone fruit (such as nectarines and peaches) to dominate. Clean citrus characters shine through up front, with a lingering richness on the finish.

If you prefer your Zins a little on the wilder / spicier / peppery side then this might be just the offering for you.  A single vineyard Zin (“The neighbour’s block”),  enriched early on with 20% Petite Sirah and 4.9% Old Vine Cabernet. The subtle oaks and ripe fruits integrate for 26 months before bottling. Altogether a serious, food friendly, Zin. Powerful and well structured mid palate yet somehow bright, soft, and silky.