Wine Review: Vina Robles Red 2007
Mar 30th, 2009 | By admin | Category: All Things Wine, ReviewsWe have been big supporters of the Vina Robles winery for many years. Their approach to wine making and the types of wines they primarily focus on make them a perfect match for our wine bar. If you are ever curious, you can always visit their wine information site at and review some of their many products at www.vinarobles.com.
2007 Vina Robles Red4
We recently introduced one of their newest blends to our humble home. It is called Red4 and hails from their HuerHuero vineyard in Paso Robles, CA. It is a primary blend of Petite Syrah and Syrah. To be honest, we don’t come across Petite Sirah/Syrah blends very often which is a pity, because this particular wine is a gem.
During our initial wine tasting we were first struck by the color which seemed to maintain much of the typical Petite Sirah characteristic of purple hue and rich reds. The wine guide from Vina Robles calls it correctly by stating the wine “highlights the structure of Petite Syrah and the spice and cherry qualities of Syrah”. But, they forgot to mention the richness of flavor produced by the combination. The Petite Sirah seems to bring out the natural fruit of Syrah that is typically hidden by the tannic finish.
The types of red wine typically consumed in our little market is almost always dominated by fruit forward reds with a rich and soft finish which is typical of Petite Sirah, but the addition of Syrah provides some much needed structure and always this wine to be both great with food, or by itself.
Some tasting notes: Love the color. The aroma is a strong combination of the unmistakable spice of Syrah and blackberries. The taste is lush with just enough tannin to highlight its subtle qualities.
At The Winehouse Bar & Bistro, we don’t rate our wines. We simply simply label as drink or do not drink. For us, this beautiful wine is a definite drink.
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wonderful wine, excellent