Winery
of the Week:
Seven Oxen Estate - Paso Robles
At
Seven Oxen Estate Wines, located in the rolling
hills of Paso Robles' Westside, they purposely keep yields low
to guarantee the highest quality fruit possible and to ensure
their wines reflect the unique character of the vineyard. It's
a lot of dedication for some very small lots, but that simply
makes each bottle all the more special.
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Seven
Oxen 2013 Zinfandel Reserve
Winery:
Seven Oxen Estates
Grape(s): 100%
Zinfandel
Region: Paso Robles, Ca
Year:
2013
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 30-35
Review:
A bouquet of blackberries, cherries, blueberries, and
spice greets the senses. The palate showcases flavors
of black cherry, plum, and blueberry that open up into
suggestions of minerals, anise, and white pepper. Dark
fruit and supple tannins make this wine ideal to pair
with your favorite BBQ. Only 78 cases produced.
Rating: 89 |
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Seven
Oxen 2013 Mourvedre
Winery:
Seven Oxen Estates
Grape(s): 90%
Mourvèdre & 10% Grenache
Region: Paso Robles, Ca
Year:
2013
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 35-40
Review:
Aromas of raspberries, cherries, and pomegranates mingle
with traces of game and spice on the nose. A sip offers
bright red fruit flavors, which unfold into highlights
of white pepper, minerals, and smoked game. A wine with
hearty flavors and plush tannins, open a bottle next time
you have pork belly sliders with a bit of spice to them.
182 cases were made.
Rating: 90 |
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Seven
Oxen 2013 Tannat
Winery:
Seven Oxen Estates
Grape(s): 90%
Tannat & 10% Grenache
Region: Paso Robles, Ca
Year:
2013
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 30-35
Review:
Fragrances of blueberries, cherries, chocolate, and anise
rise up from a glass. Black cherry, blueberry, and plum
flavors emerge on the palate along with notes of minerals,
mocha, and anise. A rich wine with plentiful tannins,
a spicy beef stew would make a fine companion. Only 43
cases produced.
Rating: 90 |
By
Jason Barlow
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Spectacular |
92
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Outstanding |
89
— 91 |
Great |
85
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Good |
81
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Solid |
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