89 points Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar:" Light, vivid red. Musky aromas of red berries, cherry and fresh-turned soil. Juicy, faintly bitter redcurrant and cherry flavors are framed by silky tannins and brightened by a note of blood orange. Very pinot-like in weight and fruit expression, with good finishing cut and repeating bitterness." (Nov/Dec '09) Seth Kunin's Pape Star is a perennial favorite - this year blending 50% Grenache, 35% Mourvèdre and 15% Syrah aged for 10 months in neutral oak barrels. What you get is a wine that pays homage to Châteauneuf-du-Pape with a Central Coast twist. Soaring high-toned cherry and strawberry fruit aromas are kept from completely taking flight with subtle earth, smoke and spice notes. The Pape Star is terrifically balanced on the palate, juggling fruit, earth and spice with the grace of the best performer. Good acidity and barely-there tannins make this wine easy to drink, though it's better with food. This wine will wow you with style.
Below is a listing of the wine review scores we frequently reference in our notes. While these sources remain an excellent source of information, we always recommend that you trust your own palate. Scores in these publications often represent the personal taste of an individual critic, which may not always coincide with your own. We have a huge team of excellent wine professionals that can match wines you've had in the past with new arrivals that meet your flavor profile.
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Urbanite Cellars "Redart" Red Blend $9.99
2011 Orin Swift "The Prisoner" Napa Valley Red Blend $37.99
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2010 Hey Mambo "Sultry Red" Red Blend $9.99
2011 Smashberry Central Coast Red Wine $11.99
