Ultraripe, simple and almost as sweet as jelly, with flavors of cherries, raspberries and vanilla. The alcohol is 15.9%.——S.H.(2/1/2010)—— 82

Shows the soft fruitiness you usually find in Paso Robles reds, with low acids and easy tannins framing ripe cherry liqueur and blackberry jam flavors complexed with a rich, leathery earthiness. There’s nothing like this in Napa-Sonoma, and it’s wines like this that have made Paso such a nice alternative. ——S.H.(3/1/2007)—— 90

Here’s a nice, dry red wine whose firm tannins, clean acids and subtle earth, coffee and blackberry flavors would make it a fine partner to a range of food. It’s an easy but elegant sipper that won’t detract from that delicious steak or rib roast. ——S.H.(10/1/2006)—— 86

A soft, gentle, easy Merlot, with cherry-cocoa flavors. It’s dry and balanced.——S.H.(2/1/2005)—— 84