I'm leaving Chile(till later) and heading over to California to try a few more Zin's. Much more jammy than the Paso Robles Zins I recently tasted and more like those Zins I had difficulty handling years ago. Tags: California red wine Sonoma County Zinfandel Deep dark fruit aromas with some cherry. Not that I am old?? MORE >>

As I have previously written, the 2007 wines from the west side of Highway 101 in Paso Robles are un- freaking -believable, and Tablas Creek has a line-up of great wines at very reasonable prices considering the quality. Tags: Cellar Selection USA Central California Good Value Paso Robles 2007 4 stars Zilch. MORE >>

I've been checking you out, behind your back, drinking with your friends from Paso Robles without your knowing about it. Tags: Cellar Selection USA Central California 2007 4 stars Dear Sticks and Stones , Ever since that night we had together I haven't be able to get you out of my mind. It's true. I'm not playing coy. MORE >>

Ridge Vineyards Z-List Spring shipment included the 2007 Geyserville, East Bench, and Paso Robles zinfandels. By Days 3-5, this was clearly progressing in a much more elegant fashion than the East Bench or Paso Robles, without losing definition or dark fruit notes. But the predominant note on day 1 was the vanilla. MORE >>

Lohr Estates Seven Oaks Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 This Cabernet Sauvignon from Paso Robles, California is made from 79% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Petite Sirah, 5% Syrah, 4% Petit Verdot, 4% Merlot and 1% Malbec- quite an intense mix, but it works. Here are 7 of my most recent favorite inexpensive but good wines. alcohol. MORE >>