The Golden Vine - Tasting Notes

Broken Earth Winery

2012 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Broken Earth Estate Paso Robles AVA

Broken Earth Estate

The wine is rich and full flavored with masses of dark berry fruis and abudant oak. There are hints of tobacco and cedar on the nose with supporting blackcurrant... The wine is rich and full flavored with masses of dark berry fruis and abudant oak. There are hints of tobacco and cedar on the nose with supporting blackcurrant aromas. The dept of fruit is amazing and the wonderful lengh of flavor is enhanced by both br

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Cabernet Sauvignon

Broken Earth Winery

2014 Estate Chardonnay Broken Earth Estate Paso Robles AVA

Broken Earth Estate

This wine has a soft luscious body. The oak barrels help to bring out the natural flavors and enhance the overall feel. Lemon zest combined with honeycomb... This wine has a soft luscious body. The oak barrels help to bring out the natural flavors and enhance the overall feel. Lemon zest combined with honeycomb tantalizes you senses while the light acidity awakenes your tonque. Paired with white chocolate, dri

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Chardonnay

Broken Earth Winery

2016 Limited Release Albarino Paso Robles AVA

With precise manner, this wine balances itself with intrinsic acidity and a botanical backbone of flavors. The first scent includes fresh hints of spring... With precise manner, this wine balances itself with intrinsic acidity and a botanical backbone of flavors. The first scent includes fresh hints of spring and a wild ocean breeze. The flavor rpofiles that come through are also acid driven; leading to notes

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Albariño

Broken Earth Winery

2016 Limited Release Vermentino Golden Hills Paso Robles AVA

Golden Hills

The bouquet shows lifted aromas of Nashi pears and honeydew melon. Its mineral-like texture and great length of flavor add the perfect balance to the array... The bouquet shows lifted aromas of Nashi pears and honeydew melon. Its mineral-like texture and great length of flavor add the perfect balance to the array of stone fruits on the palate.Paired with cheddar.

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Vermentino

Broken Earth Winery

2015 Limited Reliase Grenache Rose Paso Robles AVA

This wine has an array of delicate red berry fruit characters that flow through the palate and meld beautifully with the balancing bright acidity. The... This wine has an array of delicate red berry fruit characters that flow through the palate and meld beautifully with the balancing bright acidity. The skin contact was used to add a hint of firmness to the palate so the wine finishes clean in your mouth.

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Grenache

Broken Earth Winery

2014 Petite Syrah Diablo Negro Paso Robles AVA

The nose shows rich black and brumbly fruits, vanilla bean and roasted coffee. This wine is lush and easy-drinking, exhibiting intense berry characters,... The nose shows rich black and brumbly fruits, vanilla bean and roasted coffee. This wine is lush and easy-drinking, exhibiting intense berry characters, with a suberb texture indicative of Petite Sirah.

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Petite Sirah

Broken Earth Winery

2013 Reserve Merlot Paso Robles AVA

This Merlot shows all the hallmarks of the classic variety plums, cherries and dark fruits abound, all wonderfully interwoven with spicy oak. The brightness... This Merlot shows all the hallmarks of the classic variety plums, cherries and dark fruits abound, all wonderfully interwoven with spicy oak. The brightness of the palate reflects the liveliness of Merlot when presented properly.

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Merlot

Burbank Ranch Vineyard & Winery

2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Robles AVA

Alcohol: 14.3%

Born the child of Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc, on the sunny shores of Eastern France, Cabernet Sauivgnon is perfectly suited for growing in the... Born the child of Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc, on the sunny shores of Eastern France, Cabernet Sauivgnon is perfectly suited for growing in the Paso Robles AVA. At maturity it expresses flavors of plum, cherry, blackberry, blueberry, warm spice, vanilla, tobacco, and sometimes leather. Cabernet Sauvignon ages well. But with such wonderful flavors the day of purchase, who can wait to open the bottle?

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Cabernet Sauvignon

Alcohol: 14.3%

Burbank Ranch Vineyard & Winery

2012 Summertime Paso Robles AVA

Alcohol: 14.7%

Malbec (which means "bad mouth" in French ) is a complete misnomer for this wonderful, mouth friendly grape. It thrives on sun and heat, ideal for growth... Malbec (which means "bad mouth" in French ) is a complete misnomer for this wonderful, mouth friendly grape. It thrives on sun and heat, ideal for growth in the Paso Robles AVA. It produces a dark, purple-colored wine with flavors of black currant, rasberry, vanilla crème, and has hints of smoke, earth, leather, and white pepper. It can stand up to spicy Mexican, Cajun, Indian, Thai or Italian fare and goes perfectly with any barbecue.

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Malbec

Alcohol: 14.7%

Burbank Ranch Vineyard & Winery

2013 Summertime Paso Robles AVA

Alcohol: 14%

Malbec (which means "bad mouth" in French ) is a complete misnomer for this wonderful, mouth friendly grape. It thrives on sun and heat, ideal for growth... Malbec (which means "bad mouth" in French ) is a complete misnomer for this wonderful, mouth friendly grape. It thrives on sun and heat, ideal for growth in the Paso Robles AVA. It produces a dark, purple-colored wine with flavors of black currant, rasberry, vanilla crème, and has hints of smoke, earth, leather, and white pepper. It can stand up to spicy Mexican, Cajun, Indian, Thai or Italian fare and goes perfectly with any barbecue.

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Malbec

Alcohol: 14%