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Tablas Creek 2015 Patelin de Tablas
Winery: Tablas Creek
Grape(s): 51% Syrah, 31% Grenache, 14% Mourvèdre and 4% Counoise
Region: Paso Robles, California
Year: 2015
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price: 15-20

Review:
A bouquet of raspberries, blackberries, leather, and pepper rise up from a glass. Blackberry, blueberry, and plum flavors take shape on the palate, alongside nuances of black pepper and leather. A good balance of fruity and savory flavors make this a wine that new and old world lovers could share and probably both enjoy!
Rating: 90

Opaque 2014 Darkness Red Wine
Winery: Opaque
Grape(s): Zinfandel, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Petit Verdot & Petite Sirah
Region: Paso Robles, California
Year: 2014
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price: 20-25

Review:
Waves of dark fruit, caramel, and mocha rise up from a glass. Lush on the palate, black cherry, boysenberry, and black plum mingle among elements of caramel, dark chocolate, and coffee. Smooth tannins and ripe fruit make this a compelling wine if you enjoy a fruit forward style.
Rating: 90

Daou 2017 Pessimist Red Blend
Winery: Tuck Beckstofer
Grape(s): Petite Sirah 64%, Syrah 23%, 10% Zinfandel, 2% Lagrein, & 1% Tannat.
Region: Paso Robles, California
Year: 2017
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification: n/a
Price: 20-25

Review:
Blackberry jam, blueberry compote, and dark plum aromas combine with suggestions of black licorice, dark chocolate, and mint on the nose. Ripe on the palate, lots of dark fruit flavors comes forth, following into accents of dark chocolate, mint tea, and anise. Quite lush but it still has a bit of nuance; fans of new world style red blends should try this.
Rating: 90