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2016 Benom Origin

Removed from a temperature and humidity controlled wine storage unit; Purchased direct from winery

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RATINGS

95Wine Enthusiast

...thick, luscious aromas of black plum, concentrated violets, mocha, minty cola and leather. It's soft and supple on the palate, where chalky tannins presents intense black-currant, black-pepper and elegantly herbal flavors.

94Wine Spectator

...loads of ripe dark fruits, smoked earth, tobacco, and leafy herb aromas and flavors. With medium to full body, terrific mid-palate concentration, and building tannins...

93Vinous / IWC

Potent dark berry liqueur, licorice and vanilla aromas, along with a musky touch of cured tobacco. Broad and appealingly sweet in the mouth, offering intense cassis, cherry preserve, vanilla and candied rose flavors that tighten up and take on a smoky aspect with air. Supple tannins frame the finish, which hangs on with impressive, spice-tinged persistence.

92+ The Wine Advocate

...notes of creamy cassis, pencil shavings and spice. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, pure and bright, with good acids, fine tannins...

REGION

United States, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles

Paso Robles AVA is midway between San Francisco and Los Angeles, and it is considered one of the West Coast’s most exciting winemaking regions. With its hot, sometimes searingly dry and sunny weather, it is especially good country for growing warm climate grapes such as Syrah, Grenache and Mourvedre. Because many Paso Robles wineries have been successful with blending these grapes into Rhone Valley-style wines, it is known as the Rhone zone of California. The AVA was created in 1983 and there are 32,000 vineyard acres. In late 2014 the AVA was divided into 11 smaller sub-appellations, so starting with 2015 vintages labeling will become more specific on Paso Robles wines, which will now also list sub-appellations. Located in San Luis Obispo County, Paso Robles, the town and its surrounding area, was traditionally a farming and ranching region. But from a few dozen wineries in the early 1990s to more than 200 today, the area is quickly becoming known for wine and risk-taking winemakers.

VINTAGE

2016 Benom Origin