Tasting Notes

Our 2005 Meritage exhibits a lovely dark ruby color in the glass. On the nose, you'll find aromas of mocha, plum, cherry, tobacco and vanilla oak. The palate is dense, with soft mocha, currant and plum flavors built around solid tannins and underlying oak. This red blend, produced entirely from estate grown fruit, will improve for 5 or more years.

From the Winery

Established in 1996, our artisan vineyard is 40 acres of beautiful hilltop overlooking the east side of Paso Robles. The property was previously home to two other premium labels, and judging from Penman Springs releases since, the tradition of fine wine production is in good hands!

Tasting Notes

Our 2005 Merlot exhibits a lovely dark ruby color in the glass. On the nose, you'll find complex aromas of cherry, cigar tobacco, red plum and currant. The palate is dense, with loamy mocha-cherry, currant, plum, toasty oak and a touch of blueberry. This is a Merlot with concentration, complexity and classic structure.

From the Winery

Established in 1996, our artisan vineyard is 40 acres of beautiful hilltop overlooking the east side of Paso Robles. The property was previously home to two other premium labels, and judging from Penman Springs releases since, the tradition of fine wine production is in good hands!

Tasting Notes

Broad structured, long-finishing Cabernet was enriched with Syrah. Merlot and Sangiovese added flavor and flowers at the front of the palate. Malbec added inky color and blackberry fruit. Cabernet Franc added a chocolate affect, giving the whole experience an upward, aerial lift. The same varietals from different vineyards added complexity.

The wine was made cleanly from hand sorted and gently pressed fruit, with no fining necessary. Our specialized technique assures full fruit character, soft tannins, low acid and a rich mouth feel. The component wines were aged in the caves for three years.

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From the Winery

With Red Rex, we perfect the art of blending. We didn't limit ourselves to someone else's idea of a...

Tasting Notes

We could have just called this wine Merlot. However, that would miss the point! It’s all about the blend. Good winemaking is like good cooking. What makes a reduction sauce so delicious is the combination of flavors, the layered sensations. Our Merlot Cuvée is all this in the glass. The femininity of the Merlot is emboldened by the Cabernet Sauvingon. Sangiovese elevates floral tones. The Malbec gives flavor low on the palate and the Cabernet Franc adds to the ethereal chocolate note.

Our winemaking focused the individuality of each varietal, and long barrel aging gave them wonderful texture. The blend, done by taste, married them into a harmonious, full flavored sensation, each element playing on the other, nothing out of place, every sip memorable.

The grapes came...

Tasting Notes

Deep red to purplish in the glass, this is a food friendly wine with a lovely fresh bouquet of red berries, cherries, chocolate and vanilla. Well balanced with lush silken blackberry flavors, layered with lively fresh cherry and berry pie. Hints of chocolate and a sumptuous vanilla oakiness to the finish make this wine a great choice to pair with many of your favorite dishes.

Drink now, or lay down for 3-5 years.

From the Winery

Vineyard Notes:

Grown in the sandy clay loam foothills of Monterey County's ninth and newest appellation, the San Antonio Valley, our vines see summer daytime temperatures 10-20 degrees warmer than much of Monterey County, with a cooling nighttime influence, and a little morning fog coming over the Santa...

Tasting Notes

Rich and smooth, this gold winning Merlot is our best to date! This full-bodied, elegant wine has beautiful notes of rich cherry, chocolate and berry flavors. These flavors are complemented by a rich texture and a solid backbone of soft tannins, acid, and French oak. Enjoy with pork chops, turkey, and pasta.