The Golden Vine - Tasting Notes

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2012 Vertigo Paso Robles AVA

With roughly 40% whole cluster, the extended version shows impeccable structure with hints of spice that should make it a perfect pair for upcoming holiday... With roughly 40% whole cluster, the extended version shows impeccable structure with hints of spice that should make it a perfect pair for upcoming holiday dinners. This wine was aged in once-used 300L hogshead barrels and has a lot of structure and tannin. This is surely a wine that will benefit from an extra six months of aging.

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Varietal:

Syrah / Mourvèdre / Grenache

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2010 Remnant Paso Robles AVA

Since man or woman cannot live on massive wines alone, Remnant was born. Francophiles, this is your wine! Fermented whole cluster, the Remnant is light... Since man or woman cannot live on massive wines alone, Remnant was born. Francophiles, this is your wine! Fermented whole cluster, the Remnant is light yet textural, showing bright red fruits and a tannic finish, revealing its longevity. This wine saw 100% used French oak barrels and was aged for 16 months. Make no mistake

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Varietal:

Syrah / Tempranillo / Mourvèdre / Grenache / Counoise

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2011 Remnant Paso Robles AVA

(Formerly Alchemist) - Always a club/allocation favorite, the 2011 is again a crazy blend featuring tempranillo and petit verdot mixed in with the rhone... (Formerly Alchemist) - Always a club/allocation favorite, the 2011 is again a crazy blend featuring tempranillo and petit verdot mixed in with the rhone varietals. Deep, black fruits with hints of cigar box accompany this wine and assist in its long finish.

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Varietal:

Syrah / Tempranillo / Petit Verdot / Grenache / Mourvèdre

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2013 Tempranillo Paso Robles AVA

As most of you know, the Tempranillo is only made in stellar vintages. Well then, I think you know where I stand. A large and masculine wine, the Tempranillo... As most of you know, the Tempranillo is only made in stellar vintages. Well then, I think you know where I stand. A large and masculine wine, the Tempranillo shows classic black notes of espresso and dark chocolate with hints of blackberry and firm tannins on the finish. The real beauty of this wine though is that as masculine as it is, it is not overly massive or syrupy. Quite the contrary! It accomplishes the goal of seeming like a massive wine while still coming across the palate as elegant as the top Spanish Tempranillos do!

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Tempranillo

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2010 Tempranillo Paso Robles AVA

Plan on showing patience with this beast! Deeply textured with black fruit and aggressive tannins, it has considerable richness and depth. In three short... Plan on showing patience with this beast! Deeply textured with black fruit and aggressive tannins, it has considerable richness and depth. In three short years this wine has been critically placed amongst the top wines of the Tempranillo world. Aged in roughly 90% new French Oak, this beauty will need about 2 to 3 years before the tannins mellow and it begins to open up. It will be worth the wait!

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Tempranillo

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2014 Tempranillo Paso Robles AVA

As massive and dark as this wine has ever been, this vintage truly screams all things dark with a double espresso shot and firm tannins yet surprising... As massive and dark as this wine has ever been, this vintage truly screams all things dark with a double espresso shot and firm tannins yet surprising hints of red fruit on the finish. This beast will need at lea

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Tempranillo

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2010 Tempranillo 22 Paso Robles AVA

Our first extended age Tempranillo has softer tannins and maintains its texture, richness and depth. This beast coats your mouth with luscious black fruit.... Our first extended age Tempranillo has softer tannins and maintains its texture, richness and depth. This beast coats your mouth with luscious black fruit. Aged in roughly 90% new French oak for 22 months. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2018

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Tempranillo

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2012 Remnant Paso Robles AVA

This wild blend melds together in seamless perfection. Aged in 6neutral French Oak for two years, the extended version flaunts dark purple fruits and licorice... This wild blend melds together in seamless perfection. Aged in 6neutral French Oak for two years, the extended version flaunts dark purple fruits and licorice that make me ‘reminisce’ the old Alchemist days…

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Varietal:

Tempranillo / Petit Verdot / Syrah / Cabernet Sauvignon

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2014 Estate Ext Booker Estate Paso Robles AVA

Booker Estate

The 2014 version of the Estate Extended is one of our most accessible wines right out of the gate. The beautiful thing about this wine is that just when... The 2014 version of the Estate Extended is one of our most accessible wines right out of the gate. The beautiful thing about this wine is that just when you think it's going to be too big with all of the Tempranillo, Syrah and Petit Verdot that small amount of Grenache comes in and turns it into an elegant wine. It starts off with black fruits and then transitions through the soft, supple mid-palate showing off an elegant red side. The finish is over a minute long. You can never go wrong with this wine!

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Varietal:

Tempranillo / Syrah / Petit Verdot / Grenache

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2014 Booker Estate Paso Robles AVA

The Estate is a glorious dense and purple color with fantastic character showing off both red and black berries as well as a big mid-palate. Estate has... The Estate is a glorious dense and purple color with fantastic character showing off both red and black berries as well as a big mid-palate. Estate has become our version of the great wines of the Northern Rhone. When I make Estate I'm always looking for barrels that are old world rustic and have dark notes of coffee, tobacco and leather. This wine is also meant to be dense, chewy and tannic. You may now be saying to yourself, "there's no Tempranillo in Northern Rhone" and that would be a correct statement.

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Varietal:

Tempranillo / Syrah / Petit Verdot / Grenache