VILLA CREEK Willow Creek Cuvée Paso Robles 2017 $60 (93 points)
Sleek and polished, with vibrant raspberry, grilled meat and licorice flavors that build richness toward refined tannins. Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre. Drink now through 2029.
Sleek and polished, with vibrant raspberry, grilled meat and licorice flavors that build richness toward refined tannins. Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre. Drink now through 2029.
Well-spiced guava and apricot flavors are cast with a floral edge in this plump white, with hints of herb and smoke on the clean finish. Drink now.
This muscular red features a thick, firm structure, with chewy tannins and balsamic acidity supporting steeped plum, currant, loamy earth and dried herb flavors. Rich and ripe, showing good depth. Tempranillo and Mazuelo. Drink now through 2030.
Fragrant, with anise and mineral accents, this medium- to full-bodied red is finely knit and focused. Supple tannins define the flavors of cassis and cured tobacco, revealing a touch of sandalwood. Offers a long, fresh finish. Cabernet Sauvignon, Nero …
Light-bodied but with good density to the black cherry, floral and currant notes, this red offers mineral, tea and spice hints along the subtly tannic finish. Drink now through 2023.
A great wine from a great vintage. This is mouthfilling, dense and structured, with rich currant and blackberry flavors balanced by savory notes of anise, iron and loamy earth. Harmonious, though still reserved.—Non-blind San Vicente vertical (November 2019). Best from 2025 through 2040.
Precise and tightly focused, with a vibrant backbone of lively acidity and tannins, cloaked in boysenberry, stony mineral and smoked pepper flavors that build tension on the finish. Best from 2021 through 2030.