The Golden Vine - Tasting Notes

Bianchi Winery

2013 Zinfandel Paso Robles AVA

Notes of jammy red plum and raspberry on the forefront. The gorgeous mid-palate features french vanilla and peppercorn. The finish is long and with black... Notes of jammy red plum and raspberry on the forefront. The gorgeous mid-palate features french vanilla and peppercorn. The finish is long and with black cherry and Asian spices.

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Zinfandel

Biddle Ranch Vineyard

2012 Cabernet Sauvignon Vista Vineyard Paso Robles AVA

Vista Vineyard

Blackberry seed and raspberry with other dark fruits on the nose; Bay leaf, eucalyptus, minty; Dusty tannins; Flavors of dark fruit, dark chocolate with... Blackberry seed and raspberry with other dark fruits on the nose; Bay leaf, eucalyptus, minty; Dusty tannins; Flavors of dark fruit, dark chocolate with earthy undertone

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Cabernet Sauvignon

Biddle Ranch Vineyard

2012 Akubra Paso Robles AVA
Edna Valley AVA

We took fruit from the north, Paso Robles, for our source of Cabernet Sauvignon to bring structure and body, with fruit from the south, Edna Valley, for... We took fruit from the north, Paso Robles, for our source of Cabernet Sauvignon to bring structure and body, with fruit from the south, Edna Valley, for the Syrah to provide suppleness, spice, and intensity. This new blend of 5Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah is elegant and forceful at once, full of smoky black and red fruit flavors, savory roasted meat, green peppercorn, and bay leaf notes. The wine is seamlessly balanced with dusty tannins wrapped in a medium bodied approachable frame with great acidity bringing length.

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Cabernet Sauvignon / Syrah

Biddle Ranch Vineyard

2014 Syrah

The wine has stunning aromatic lift offering an expressive nose of blue and black fruit, dark olive, espresso and bakers chocolate alongside beautiful... The wine has stunning aromatic lift offering an expressive nose of blue and black fruit, dark olive, espresso and bakers chocolate alongside beautiful floral notes of violet and plum blossom. Balanced with both power and concentration from the warmer vintage and freshness from the coastal vineyards, the wine has great structure and the quintessential chalky tannins of Syrah.

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Syrah

Biddle Ranch Vineyard

2015 Pinot Grigio

Beautifully layered on the nose with pear, lime zest, candied kumquat, hints of jasmine accompanied by more savory undertones of seashell and river rock.... Beautifully layered on the nose with pear, lime zest, candied kumquat, hints of jasmine accompanied by more savory undertones of seashell and river rock. This wine is vibrant and fresh with wonderful balance and quintessential cool climate, food friendly acidity. With great depth of fruit on the palate and a finish for days, the wine is certainly refreshing now and ideal for early drinking

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Pinot Grigio

Biddle Ranch Vineyard

2014 Sauvignon Blanc

Lovely nose of bosc pear, lychee, green apple, and white flowers with a flinty mineral undertone. The palate delivers bright delineated fruit, and pristine... Lovely nose of bosc pear, lychee, green apple, and white flowers with a flinty mineral undertone. The palate delivers bright delineated fruit, and pristine focus, all the while filing out a rounder mid-palate from its time in barrel. This wine was aged in both stainless steel and neutral French oak barrels for 10 months.

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Sauvignon Blanc

Biddle Ranch Vineyard

2013 Semillon

Distinctive aromatics of honeycomb, poached pear and ever-classic hints of hay make this a no-nonsense white wine. Aged for 48 months in neutral oak,... Distinctive aromatics of honeycomb, poached pear and ever-classic hints of hay make this a no-nonsense white wine. Aged for 48 months in neutral oak, there’s a serious mid-palate depth that wraps your palate in orange marmalade, crème brulee and butterscotch. Length and fresh lift are still evident thanks to the sandy soils in this vineyard, giving the wine an elegant finish.

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Sauvignon Blanc

Biddle Ranch Vineyard

2014 Pinot Noir Central Coast AVA

You will find this wine to be understated, delicate, silky and seductive showcasing notes of sweet red cherry, blood orange, and pomegranate on the nose.... You will find this wine to be understated, delicate, silky and seductive showcasing notes of sweet red cherry, blood orange, and pomegranate on the nose. A round and supple palate of tobacco and rose petal are followed by a soft finish of great length and freshness with dusty tannins.

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Pinot Noir

Biddle Ranch Vineyard

2014 Pinot Noir Odyssey-Thurlestone Edna Valley AVA

Odyssey-Thurlestone

Wonderful red fruit, quintessential brightness and acidity found in pinot noir, with stunning palate presence and texture.... Wonderful red fruit, quintessential brightness and acidity found in pinot noir, with stunning palate presence and texture.

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Pinot Noir

Biddle Ranch Vineyard

2014 Pinot Noir Spanish Springs Edna Valley AVA

Spanish Springs

This single vineyard wine leaps from the glass with sweet dark cherry, plum skin and spice. With the addition of whole cluster fermentation, the wine... This single vineyard wine leaps from the glass with sweet dark cherry, plum skin and spice. With the addition of whole cluster fermentation, the wine has great structure and a tight core, that with air offers bright red fruit, herbs, crushed flowers, potpourri, and sassafras.

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Pinot Noir