Wine Matching Your Request
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Clos Solene2014 L'lnsolent Paso Robles AVA
“Reminding me of a top flight Pomerol (despite having no Merlot), Guillaume Fabre’s 2014 L’Insolent is a fabulous looking blend of 78% Cabernet Sauvignon... “Reminding me of a top flight Pomerol (despite having no Merlot), Guillaume Fabre’s 2014 L’Insolent is a fabulous looking blend of 78% Cabernet Sauvignon and 2Petit Verdot that was barrel-fermented and will see 23 months in barrel. It offers lots of black cherries, cassis, toasted spice and coffee bean aromatics to go with a full-bodied, supple, sexy and seamless style on the palate. Despite all of the fruit, it has nicely polished tannin on the finish. It should be ready to go on release and drink well for 10-15 years.”Pairing Suggestion:
Varietal:
Cabernet Sauvignon / Petit Verdot
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Clos Solene2012 Cuvee Jean Paso Robles AVA
Named after Guillaume’s son, the 2012 Cuvee Jean is 100% Syrah that was fermented with 30% whole clusters and aged in 20% new Burgundy barrels. Showing... Named after Guillaume’s son, the 2012 Cuvee Jean is 100% Syrah that was fermented with 30% whole clusters and aged in 20% new Burgundy barrels. Showing a cooler climate feel in its pepper, smoked meats, earth and blackberry-styled fruit, this beauty knocks it out of the park on the palate. Full-bodied, decadent and layered, with big underlying structure, give it another year or so, and drink bottles through 2024. Winemaker Guillaume Favre made the most of the 2012 vintage, and these new releases show the supple, pure quality of the vintage, yet have superb mid-palate depth and richness.”Pairing Suggestion:
Varietal:
Syrah
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Clos Solene2013 Cuvee Jean Paso Robles AVA
“Made from 100% Syrah that’s from the Laetitia Vineyard and aged 16 months in 20% new French oak, the inky colored 2013 Cuvee Jean has terrific, voluptuous... “Made from 100% Syrah that’s from the Laetitia Vineyard and aged 16 months in 20% new French oak, the inky colored 2013 Cuvee Jean has terrific, voluptuous and layered notes of black raspberries, creamy licorice, peppery herbs and vanilla bean. Full-bodied, concentrated and textured, with lots of sweet tannin, it’s a blockbuster-styled effort from Guillaume that still shows the house purity, elegance and suppleness. It will drink well for a decade”Pairing Suggestion:
Varietal:
Syrah
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Clos Solene2009 Hommage a nos Pairs Paso Robles AVA
“This is 9Syrah with 8% Grenache. I love the bright and refined tannins. Full and rich with lots of fruit and a racy finish. It’s layered.... “This is 9Syrah with 8% Grenache. I love the bright and refined tannins. Full and rich with lots of fruit and a racy finish. It’s layered.Pairing Suggestion:
Varietal:
Syrah / Grenache
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Clos Solene2011 Hommage a nos Pairs Reserve Paso Robles AVA
“A blend of 93% Syrah, Grenache and Roussanne that was fermented with 5-10% stem inclusion and aged 15 months in new French oak, the 2011 Hommage a nos... “A blend of 93% Syrah, Grenache and Roussanne that was fermented with 5-10% stem inclusion and aged 15 months in new French oak, the 2011 Hommage a nos Pairs Reserve is more supple and upfront than the L’Insolent and offers up deep, layers aromas of raspberry ganache, crème de cassis, chocolate, vanilla and hints of spice on the nose. Full-bodied, voluptuously textured and incredibly polished, with sweet tannin, this sexy, no-holds-barred effort will deliver the goods over the coming 5-7 years, possibly longer.”Pairing Suggestion:
Varietal:
Syrah / Grenache
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Clos Solene2014 Hommage a nas Paris Reserve Paso Robles AVA
“Already in bottle, the 2014 Hommage A Nos Pairs is another huge, unctuous and petal to the metal effort that’s overflowing with notions of creme de... “Already in bottle, the 2014 Hommage A Nos Pairs is another huge, unctuous and petal to the metal effort that’s overflowing with notions of creme de cassis, caramelized black cherries, toasty oak and creamy licorice. Coming from limestone and shale soils and a blend of 9Syrah, 3% Grenache and Viognier, from tiny yields, it stays fresh and lively, has no hard edges and a soft, supple, hard to resist personality. Drink it over the coming 7-8 years.“Pairing Suggestion:
Varietal:
Syrah / Grenache / Viognier
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Clos Solene2014 Fleur de Solene Paso Robles AVA
“A blend from all of the sites Guillaume works with, the 2014 Fleur de Solene (70% Syrah, 20% Grenache and 10% Cabernet Franc) is another winner from... “A blend from all of the sites Guillaume works with, the 2014 Fleur de Solene (70% Syrah, 20% Grenache and 10% Cabernet Franc) is another winner from this guy who can do no wrong. Loaded with notes of plums, exotic flowers, mint and hints of green herbs, this medium to full-bodied, rich and beautifully textured 2014 is ready to go, but should keep nicely through at least 2024.“Pairing Suggestion:
Varietal:
Syrah / Grenache / Cabernet Franc
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Clos Solene2013 La Petite Solene Paso Robles AVA
“Probably the best vintage to date for the cuvee, the 2013 La Petite Solene is comprised of 70% Syrah, 24% Grenache and 6% Mourvedre that was aged 16... “Probably the best vintage to date for the cuvee, the 2013 La Petite Solene is comprised of 70% Syrah, 24% Grenache and 6% Mourvedre that was aged 16 months in mostly neutral oak. While it is the entry-level wine, it doesn’t give much ground on the more expensive cuvees and has a big, rich notes of caramelized meats, smoke, chocolate and ripe black fruits. This flows to a full-bodied, concentrated and structured wine that will impress for at least 5-7 years.”Pairing Suggestion:
Varietal:
Syrah / Grenache / Mourvèdre
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Clos Solene2011 L'Insolent Paso Robles AVA
“Due to uneven ripening and shatter, the 2011 L’Insolent doesn’t have any Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend (2010 was Cabernet Sauvignon-dominated)... “Due to uneven ripening and shatter, the 2011 L’Insolent doesn’t have any Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend (2010 was Cabernet Sauvignon-dominated) and checks in as a blend of Syrah, 36% Petit Verdot and 19% Cabernet Franc that spent 15 months in 100% new French oak. Inky colored, with notions of blackberry, cassis, truffle, toast and tar on the nose, it is more elegant and seamless on the palate than the nose would suggest. Nevertheless, it’s a beautifuly full-bodies wine that has layers of fruit, ripe tannin and a great finish. I should drink nicely for upwards of a decade or longer. Drink now- 2021+.”Pairing Suggestion:
Varietal:
Syrah / Petit Verdot / Cabernet Franc
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Clos Solene2008 Hommage a Nos Paris Paso Robles AVA
“The brilliant 2008 Hommage à Nos Pairs is a blend of 96% Syrah and 4% Grenache from the Russell Family Vineyard on the west side of Highway 101, planted... “The brilliant 2008 Hommage à Nos Pairs is a blend of 96% Syrah and 4% Grenache from the Russell Family Vineyard on the west side of Highway 101, planted on limestone soils. Remarkably, it was aged in 100% new French oak for 18 months, but it doesn’t show much evidence of vanilla or toast. A beautiful blue/purple with oodles of black raspberries and floral notes intermixed with some boysenberry and wild mountain berries, this superb wine is full-bodied but elegant, with tremendous purity and richness. Drink it over the next decade.”Pairing Suggestion:
Varietal:
Syrah / Grenache
