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Deep purple/plum-hued and based on 80% Syrah, 15% Grenache, and 5% Carignan, aged 22 months in 300-liter French oak barrels (50% new), the 2022 Centauri reveals darker berries, juicy plum, ground pepper, and chalky minerality. Medium to full-bodied, ripe, and concentrated, it has building, polished tannins, nicely integrated acidity, and a great finish. This beautifully done, classy Syrah will drink well over the coming decade. Drink 2025-2035.

Leave it to an orange wine specialist to chart a new future for Paso Robles Cab. This lower alcohol bottling, which seamlessly integrated the 30% new oak treatment, shows blackberry fruit aroma set against a chalky, slate-like minerality on the nose. The palate is tightly wound, offering a core of dark red fruit spiced in cocoa and dried mint, with an olive kick on the lingering acidity of the finish. *Editors' Choice* (MK)

Bid on this bottle of 2021 Saxum "4hearts Vineyard" Paso Robles Red Blend (98JD, 94DC, 94RP, 94WS). Jeb Dunnuck: "The 2021 Four Hearts Vineyard is another flat-out awesome 2021 that readers will love. Based on 46% Petite Sirah, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, and the rest Zinfandel, it sports a saturated purple hue to go with exotic notes of cassis, green tobacco, sandalwood, baking spices, and incense. It’s clearly the finest vintage of this cuvée to date, and this full-bodied, incredibly pure, layered, flawlessly balanced red can be drunk today with incredible pleasure or cellared for upwards of 10-15 years, depending on your preferences. The tannin quality here is off the charts." (08/2023)

Bid on this bottle of 2019 Torrin "Seneschal" Paso Robles Grenache (94RP, 93VN). Wine Advocate: "The 2019 Seneschal is a blend of 76% Grenache and 24% Graciano matured for 21 months in 45% new French oak. It has a medium ruby-purple color and pretty aromas of blueberry, blackberry and pomegranate with accents of tea leaves, cracked pepper, charcuterie and aniseed. The medium-bodied palate is soft, chalky and refreshing with restrained, spicy fruits and a long finish. 305 cases were made. (EB)" (12/2022)

Bid on this magnum of 2018 Saxum "James Berry Vineyard" Willow Creek District Rhône Blend (1.5L) (99JD, 98VN, 97RP, 97WS). Jeb Dunnuck: "Showing better from bottle than barrel (always a good sign), the 2018 James Berry Vineyard is another stunning wine in a long line of stunning wines from this estate. Based on 64% Grenache, 16% Mataro, 14% Syrah, and the rest Carignan, incredible notes of blueberries, wild strawberries, licorice, new leather, herbes de Provence, and candied violets all emerge from the glass, and it's full-bodied, with an incredible sense of purity and elegance, flawless balance, and a huge finish." (09/2020)

Bid on this 4-bottle tasting lot; including 1-bottle of 2019 Justin "Isosceles" Paso Robles Bordeaux Blend (94VN, 94WE, 92JS), 1-bottle of 2019 Justin Paso Robles Cabernet Franc (375ml), 1-bottle of 2019 Justin Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon (375ml), and 1-bottle of 2019 Justin Paso Robles Merlot (375ml). Of the 2019 Justin "Isosceles" Paso Robles Bordeaux Blend, Vinous writes: "Vanilla bean and mocha come together with hints of kirsch and a peppery Cabernet Sauvignon flourish as the 2019 Isosceles forms up in the glass. This is pure elegance, velvety smooth yet energetic, with depths of ripe red and blue fruit that coast across the palate with ease. The Isosceles excels through its acidity, as the mouth waters throughout the long and dramatic finish. Gingery spices and hints of sweet blueberry preserves linger on. Well done. This is a blend of 79% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Cabernet Franc and 10% Merlot. (EG)" (06/2024)

Bid on this 2-bottle lot of 2017 Saxum "The Hexe" Paso Robles Red Blend (99JD, 98VN, 94RP). Jeb Dunnuck: "Built around old, head-trained vines right outside the winery and 58% Grenache, 27% Mataro, 11% Petite Sirah, and the rest Tempranillo, the 2017 Hexe is another gorgeous, sexy 2017 that's a joy to drink. Offering loads of blackberries, chocolate, white pepper, black licorice, and bouquet garni-like aromas and flavors, it’s full-bodied, ultra-pure, seamless, and gorgeously put together." (09/2020)

A spice-driven nose with aromas of black cherry confit, cassis, cloves and bergamot. The palate is full-bodied with fine tannins and bright acidity, giving notes of blueberries, lavender and dried herbs. Made from a blend of 52% Cabernet Sauvignon and 48% Tempranillo. Drink or hold.

Aged in stainless steel, neutral oak, concrete, and amphora, this results in a remarkably bright, saline-driven example. This Paso Robles bottling comes from three different vineyards. Taut freshness, the limestone soils definitely play a role, says John Olney. Savoury herbals and plenty of mineral lift. Fresh citrus and smoky, flinty stone notes persist throughout the finish in this Rhône white, focused on the purity of fruit. (CP)

Bid on this bottle of 2019 Booker "The Ripper" Paso Robles Grenache (97RP, 95JD, 95VN, 95WE, 94JS). Wine Advocate: "The 2019 Ripper Grenache, matured for 16 months and made with more stem inclusion than the longer aged version of this cuvée, explodes with a perfume of candied peaches and crushed red berries with nuances of wildflowers, aniseed and charcuterie and a fine underpinning of citrus and amaro-like nuances. The palate's kaleidoscopic flavors are lit by juicy acidity and spicy accents, framed by resolved, grainy tannins, and this bright young wine finishes with tremendous length and detail. What a glorious expression this vintage! (EB)" (03/2022)

Bid on this magnum of 2017 Saxum "Booker Vineyard" Paso Robles Willow Creek District Rhône Blend (1.5L) (98JD, 96VN, 95RP, 94WS). Jeb Dunnuck: "The 2017 Booker Vineyard got a few expletives and wows in the notes. It’s a full-bodied, flamboyant, straight essence of Paso Robles beauty that’s loaded with notions of black fruits, chocolate, ground pepper, candied orange peel, and spring flowers. It’s a masculine, powerhouse of a Syrah, which is classic Booker Vineyard. 98+" (10/2019)

Bid on this magnum of 2022 Saxum "G2" Willow Creek District Rhône Blend (1.5L) (98JD, 96RP, 96TWI, 94VN, 94WE, 93DC). Jeb Dunnuck: "The 2022 G2 Vineyard checks in as 44% Grenache, 19% Mataro, 18% Graciano, 14% Syrah, and 5% Carignan that's clearly from one of the leading sites on the west side of Paso Robles. Blackberries, red plums, Asian spice, pepper, candied violets, and incense-like nuances all shine in this killer wine. With full-bodied richness, a round, layered mouthfeel, sweet yet certainly present tannins, and a great finish, this heavenly bottle of wine deserves 2-3 years of bottle age and will evolve gracefully over the following 15-20 years. It might be the wine of the vintage in 2022" (08/2024)

Bid on this magnum of 2016 Saxum "Paderewski Vineyard" Paso Robles Red Blend (1.5L) (97JD, 97VN, (94-96RP), 93WS). Vinous: "Brilliant purple. A complex, intensely perfumed bouquet displays candied black and blue fruit, vanilla and musky earth qualities, while violet, licorice and dark chocolate nuances build in the glass. Sweet and expansive on the palate, offering impressively concentrated, mineral-laced cassis, cherry compote and fruitcake flavors that are given spicy bite by a peppery flourish. Tightens up slowly on a wonderfully long, chewy, floral-dominated finish that's framed by talc-y, well-knit tannins. (JR)" (09/2018)

Bid on this magnum of 2020 Saxum "Rocket Block - James Berry Vineyard" Paso Robles Willow Creek District Rhône Blend (1.5L) (95DC, 95WS, 94VN, 93JD, 92RP). Wine Spectator: "The dark hue signals a powerfully structured version, but this red gets a lift from its polish and rich flavors of raspberry, licorice, crushed rock and savory pepper, which take on flesh toward medium-grained tannins. (TF)" (10/2024)

Bid on this 3-bottle tasting lot; including 1-bottle of 2016 Saxum "Booker Vineyard" Paso Robles Rhône Blend (99JD, 96VN, 95RP), 1-bottle of 2016 Saxum "Broken Stones" Paso Robles Red Blend (97JD, 96VN, 94RP, 92WS), and 1-bottle of 2016 Saxum "Paderewski Vineyard" Paso Robles Red Blend (97JD, 97VN, 93RP, 93WS). Of the 2016 Saxum "Booker Vineyard" Paso Robles Rhône Blend, Jeb Dunnuck writes: "Flirting with perfection, the 2016 Booker Vineyard is a classic bruiser from this vineyard that has overflowing notes of blackberries, blackcurrants, smoked earth, and violets. Checking in as 73% Syrah and 27% Mourvèdre (13% stems) brought up new barrels, it hits the balance with full-bodied richness, incredible purity of fruit, ultra-fine tannins, and a finish that won’t quit. If you’re lucky enough to have a few bottles, do you best to hide them in the cellar for 2-3 years." (10/2019)

Dusty dried flowers and crushed stone combine with dried strawberries and nuances of citrus as the 2025 Patelin de Tablas Rosé evolves in the glass. It splashes across the palate with ease, soft and round, with a tension-building mix of minerals and spice complicating its ripe orchard fruits. The 2024 leaves the palate completely refreshed while tapering off with outstanding length and leaving a cascade of inner florals to linger. (EG)

Based on 78% Grenache, 15% Mourvèdre, and 7% Petite Sirah, aged 23 months in French oak (15% new), the 2022 Osiris has a lifted nose of red and black plums, spice, flowery incense, and dried orange zest. It's medium to full-bodied, round, and complex, with a satisfying, enjoyable character. On the palate, it displays a voluptuous texture with ripe tannins and good balance.

A blend of 45% Syrah, 30% Grenache, 23% Mourvèdre and 2% Counoise, starting with aromas of fennel and sage alongside cranberry fruit. The palate settles into a smoother display of wild berry and cherry, as chaparral spice pairs to the leathery texture. (MK)

The 2024 Patelin de Tablas Blanc punches well above its weight with a gorgeous bouquet of wildflowers, stone dust, lime zest and freshly sliced pears. The palate is seamless and soothing with a wave of minty herbs elevating ripe nectarine and apricot. Candied citrus tones meet a bump of juicy acidity on a lively finish with fantastic length. This is a total pleasure to taste. (EG)

A dynamic Zin, rich and structured, this is jammed with personality, offering blackberry and cherry flavors accented by licorice, fruitcake spice and savory briar tones that build polish on the lush finish. Drink now through 2036. (TF)

Based on 40% Grenache, 36% Carignan, 16% Syrah, and 8% Mourvèdre, the 2023 Rocks and Flowers reveals red and black raspberries, Provençal garrigue, sandalwood, and peppery aromatics. Aged 18 months in French oak (15% new), it’s ultra-pure and  nessedriven on the palate, with medium to full body, ripe, polished tannins, nicely integrated acidity, and a great  nish.  is beautifully done wine is well worth seeking out. Drink 2025-2035.

Savory, well-spiced and meaty, showing plums and warm figs, sanguine flavors and black licorice. Outstanding posture and length with harmony between the scorched earth and blackberries, cherry pits and cured olives. Best after 2028 and for the next several decades.

A finely constructed cabernet showing the freshness of the cooler 2023 vintage but still with all the Paso generosity. Aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry and cassis with notes of graphite, cedar, black olive and spice. The palate is full-bodied with finely tuned tannins, bright acidity and a polished mouthfeel. A blend of 90% cabernet sauvignon with touches of petit verdot and cabernet franc.

The 2024 Alice is a bright, racy white offering crushed citrus, lime, minty herbs, and salty minerality. It's medium-bodied and fresh, with integrated yet high acidity and a juicy finish. Aged five months in concrete tanks and amphora, this classy, absolutely delicious Grenache Blanc is best enjoyed over the coming 3-4 years. Drink 2025-2029.

Giornata’s 2025 Orangotango is a San Luis Obispo white blend made with skin fermentation, the technique that places it in the orange-wine tradition. Despite the name, orange wine contains no oranges; the term refers to white grapes fermented in contact with their skins, much as red wines are produced.

Bid on this magnum of 2016 Saxum "Bone Rock - James Berry Vineyard" Paso Robles Red Blend (1.5L) (98VN, 97JD, 93RP, 93WS). Vinous: "Saturated violet color. Highly expressive black and blue fruit liqueur, cherry-cola, exotic spice and potpourri scents show excellent clarity and pick up vanilla and licorice accents with air. Deeply concentrated, mineral-driven blueberry, bitter cherry and fruitcake flavors are complemented by a hint of candied flowers that builds on the back half. Broad and velvety in texture, finishing with emphatic, floral- and spice-dominated persistence and polished tannins that lend subtle grip. (JR)" (02/2020)

Bid on this bottle of 2016 Torrin "The Banshee" Paso Robles Rhône Blend (98JD, 96VN). Jeb Dunnuck: "A blend of 40% Syrah, 33% Mourvedre, 27% Grenache aged 22 months in 30% new oak, the 2016 The Banshee reveals a deep purple color as well as powerful notes of blackberries, charred meats, roasted herbs, and dark chocolate. Rich, full-bodied, and locked and loaded, it hits the palate with a seamless texture, ultra-fine tannins, and a great, great finish. " (10/2019)

Bid on this bottle of 2019 Torrin "The Maven" Willow Creek Grenache (94JS, 93RP, 93VN). James Suckling: "This pure grenache shows depth and firmness with ripe-strawberry and floral aromas and flavors. Medium to full body, integrated tannins and a fresh finish. Bright. Hints of tar at the end. Very polished on the palate. " (03/2022)

Bid on this magnum of 2021 Saxum "Rocket Block - James Berry Vineyard" Paso Robles Willow Creek District Rhône Blend (1.5L) (99JD, 98RP, 98TWI, 96VN). Jeb Dunnuck: "Incredible Châteauneuf du Pape-like notes of red and black fruits, peppery garrigue, leather, sandalwood, and graphite all soar from the 2021 Rocket Block, and this beauty hits the palate with full-bodied richness, a concentrated, layered, multi-dimensional mouthfeel, terrific mid-palate depth, and a great finish. This powerful, opulent yet flawlessly balanced beauty will evolve for 15+ years in cold cellars. All from the James Berry Vineyard, the blend is 70% Grenache, 15% Mataro, 11% Syrah, and 4% Counoise that was mostly destemmed and was aged 34 months in 32% new French 300-liter barrels." (08/2024)

Blackberries, blueberries, ground pepper, violets, spring flowers, and graphite notes all emerge from the 2021 Estate Blend, a blend of 40% Syrah, 24% Mourvèdre, 12% Grenache, and the rest Graciano, Tempranillo, and Carignan. Pure, medium to full-bodied, and incredibly pure, it's going to drink nicely for at least a decade.

A widely distributed Cabernet Sauvignon expression offering ripe boysenberry and blackberry aromas, mingling with hints of jerky, dried herbs, and olive tapenade. The palate is plush and juicy, edged by a light grip of tannin and a lift of acidity. A generous, fruit-forward Paso red that’s built to please. (BC)

The 2023 Zinfandel Paso Robles is made from 100% Zinfandel grown at Benito Dusi Ranch, the vines old and established; Ridge's first vintage was 1967. Featuring full-bodied, jammy red fruit, it is juicy, broad, and fleshy while also offering a high-toned, restrained style. A hallmark of the vineyard is its great acidity, with brightness a consistent characteristic across vintages. Round, it's not sweet but allows enough sweetness from the fruit to be lush and appealing from start to finish, spending 12 months in 15% new American oak. Drink now through 2033. (VB)

The 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon wafts up with an inviting mix of crushed blackberries and violet pastille. Soft textured and round, it splashes across the palate with ripe wild berry fruit lifted by a hint of citrus and spice. Gently tannic and long, this leaves a dark floral resonance and a slight licorice tinge to linger on. (EG)

Based on 96% Syrah and 2% each of Roussanne and Viognier, the 2021 Syrah York Mountain has a juicy, medium to full-bodied, ripe, yet still somehow cool climate-like personality in its red, blue and black fruits as well as notes of peppery herbs, iron, black olive, and violet-driven aromas and flavors. It's balanced and has a layered, sexy mouthfeel, ripe tannins, and a great finish. This magical Syrah flirts with perfection. It benefits from plenty of air (I followed this bottle for multiple days), and it’s going to see its 20th birthday in fine form (although I love it today).

A Cabernet Sauvignon with ripe fruit aromas that leap from the glass, leading to a luscious, generous palate of black and purple stewed fruits and pie filling. Cedar and sweet spices frame a very long, velvety finish, with a wash of chocolate on the back palate. An indulgent, sought-after style of Cabernet Sauvignon in Paso Robles. (BC)

Dark-fruited, classic aromas of blackcurrants, cedar and tobacco. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins and acidity, showing notes of blackberries, cassia bark, dried herbs and leather. Very savory and austere. Made from a blend of 79% cabernet sauvignon, 8% malbec, 6% syrah, 4% petite sirah and 3% petit verdot. Drink or hold.

Lifted and perfumed nose with aromas of bramble berries, cedar and mocha. The palate is full-bodied with finely integrated tannins and fresh acidity, showing notes of blackcurrants, tobacco leaves and graphite. Very well constructed and balanced. A blend of 66% syrah, 25% cabernet sauvignon and 9% petit verdot. Drink or hold.

Brambly and dynamic, with cherry and raspberry flavors highlighted by briar patch, pepper and roasted anise notes. Finishes with zesty tannins. Drink now through 2034. (TF)

Carbonic maceration ferments intact grape clusters in a carbon-dioxide-rich environment rather than beginning with conventional crushing. Union Sacré applies this distinctive approach to Sangiovese from Paso Robles, a California growing region recognized as an American Viticultural Area since 1983. This 2025 release brings an Italian grape variety together with a modern winemaking method.

The 2023 Farmhouse Red is a spicy, lifted effort, with citrus zest and sour cherries forming its inviting bouquet. Silken textures mingle with juicy acidity and mineral-in ected ripe red berry fruit, complicated by a hint of savory spice. The palate is left completely refreshed, with nuances of licorice and sage lingering long. (EG)

With 36% Petite Sirah added to 62% Cabernet Sauvignon (plus some Malbec and Saint-Macaire), this wine over-delivers in mouthfeel, aromas, flavors, and structure for the price. In this expressive vintage, it shows determination, grip, and finesse. The sense of concentration—dried violets, caramel, plum skin tannins, cherry ganache, and minerality—exhibits complexity and stamina.

The 2023 Zinfandel Dusi Vineyard is fruity, creamy, full, cordial, deep, and round. Fleshy and opulent, it has a lot of immediate charm. Drink over the coming 6-8 years, though it could age longer for all I know. Drink 2026-2040.

A brooding, dramatic beast, with cocoa teeth-grabbing tannins. Graphite, espresso, cedar, and black olives co-mingle in this savory sipper. Blackberry and plum are heroic, lengthening the flavors and intensity of the wine’s inherent ripeness on the finish.

A more Syrah-dominated release, the 2021 Dirt Worshipper is textbook Syrah magic with is peppery, gamey dark fruits, iron, tapenade, sandalwood, and violet-laced aromas and flavors. It's rich, medium to full-bodied, has a concentrated, layered mouthfeel, and a great finish. Based on 88% Syrah, 7% Petit Verdot, 4% Graciano, and 1% Viognier that was fermented with 40% whole clusters and aged 20 months in 25% new French and Hungarian oak, it will probably merit a triple-digit rating in 4-5 years, and I’d be happy to put this up with the best Syrahs out there.

Bid on this 7-bottle lot of 2018 Daou "Reserve - Eye of the Falcon" Paso Robles Bordeaux Blend (94JS, 94WE). Wine Enthusiast: "This blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon and 25% Petit Verdot begins with aromas of charred coffee beans, blistered black plums and cherries, with accents of lilac and dried beef. The roasted flavors extend across the palate, bringing together espresso, soy, charred meat and dark fruit. The tannins are polished yet hefty. (MK)" (12/2020)

Bid on this magnum of 2015 Saxum "Rocket Block - James Berry Vineyard" Paso Robles Willow Creek District Rhône Blend (1.5L) (100JD, 98RP, 98VN). Jeb Dunnuck: "As with the Bone Rock, there are only four barrels of the 2015 James Berry Vineyard Rocket Block, a blend of 89% Grenache and 11% Mataró, from a tiny parcel, that was all co-fermented. Offering the essence of kirsch liqueur, ground pepper, gravelly minerality, herbes de Provence, and licorice, it reminds me of a great vintage of Domaine de Marcoux’s Châteauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes. Massive and opulent on the palate, yet pure, elegant, and refined, with silky tannins, it’s as good as wine gets. Hats off to Smith for another magical wine." (10/2019)

Bid on this bottle of 2019 Torrin "Tsundere" Paso Robles Red Blend (96RP, 95VN). Wine Advocate: "Deep ruby, the 2019 Tsundere is a blend of 58% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Syrah and 12% Petit Verdot, matured for 22 months in 65% new French oak. It opens with touches of vanilla and cedar, fleshing out to scents of cassis, blueberry, dried herbs, bell pepper and violet. The full-bodied palate is chalky and fresh with a long, very spicy finish. It really opens up with time in the glass, so offer it some time in the decanter. 427 cases produced. (EB)" (12/2022)