Item No. 1787122203516
Dueling Pistols Paso Robles Red 2016
Dueling Pistols Paso Robles Red 2016

Dueling Pistols Paso Robles Red 2016

Dueling Pistols Paso Robles Red 2016

90
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Varietal
Red Blend
Region
California
Sub-Appellation
Paso Robles
Alcohol
14%

Overview

Dueling Pistols wines intertwine two competing varietals in a 50/50 blend where each varietal's fight for power balances that of the others. The Paso Robles red blend is composed of equal parts of cabernet sauvignon and petite syrah creating a richly textured wine. Each wine is fermented separately then combined in French oak barrels for the aging process.

Aging

18 mos. in French Oak, 30% new. The extended aging allows the two varietals to marry well and balancetannins while smoothing the texture and structure.

Fermentation

Each block is fermented separately then blended together before aging.

Winemaker

Bryan Parker

Tasting Notes

Style

Layered, Rich, Silky

Flavor

Black Currant, Blackberry, Cherry, Floral, Tea

Aroma

Thought provoking dark fruit aromas balanced with floral and spicy notes

Taste

Jammy entrance with a dense midpalate wrapped around a core of soft tannins with a long and lingering finish. The extended aging allows the two varietals to marry well and balance tannins while smoothing the texture and structure.

Wine Ratings

90

The Tasting Panel2019-12-01

Black cherry color; ripe and succulent with over-the-top flavors of sweet plum and cherry, thick and intense with a smooth texture, good acid structure, and a long finish. 50% Petite Sirah, 50 % Cabernet Sauvignon.