Paderewski Vineyard, Paso Robles
75% Grenache | 21% Mourvèdre | 4% Syrah
Aged in 23 months in 30% new French oak
288 cases produced | unfined and unfiltered
Jeb Dunnuck | 93
Elegant, seamless and made with the goal of highlighting the more feminine side to Paso Robles, the 2009 Sensibility is a blend of 75% Grenache, 21% Mourvedre, and 4% Syrah that’s aged for 23 months in French oak barrels and puncheons, 30% being new. Opaque, yet with some lightening at the rim, this Châteauneuf-du-Pape look alike boasts classy aromas of blackberry, smoked cherries, dried spice, licorice, and leather on the nose. More suave and deep than upfront and overt, this unwinds with air and possesses a medium to full-bodied, silky texture, perfectly ripe fruit, and a serious finish that builds through the mid-palate and highlights ripe, fine tannin. Absolutely delicious and just a joy to drink, this should continue to impress for another 5-8 years, if not longer. -December 2011 (Jeb Dunnuck)
Rhone Report | 93
Elegant, seamless and made with the goal of highlighting the more feminine side to Paso Robles, the 2009 Sensibility is a blend of 75% Grenache, 21% Mourvèdre, and 4% Syrah that‟s aged for 23 months in French oak barrels and puncheons, 30% being new. Opaque, yet with some lightening at the rim, this Châteauneuf-du-Pape look alike boasts classy aromas of blackberry, smoked cherries, dried spice, licorice, and leather on the nose. More suave and deep than upfront and overt, this unwinds with air and possesses a medium to full-bodied, silky texture, perfectly ripe fruit, and a serious finish that builds through the mid-palate and highlights ripe, fine tannin. Absolutely delicious and just a joy to drink, this should continue to impress for another 5-8 years, if not longer. – (Jeb Dunnuck)
Wine Advocate | 91
The Grenache-based 2009 Sensibility is quite powerful at first, but then loses some of its complexity on the mid-palate and finish. Dark red cherries, herbs and spices are some of the notes that are found in the glass. The 2009 is 75% Grenache, 21% Mourvedre and 4% Syrah. It is ideally enjoyed over the next 2-3 years. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2014. – (Antonio Galloni)
Vinous | 91
Bright violet. An exotically perfumed bouquet evokes red berries, gingerbread and fresh rose. Smooth and seamless on the palate, with intense raspberry and cherry flavors perked up by clove and cracked pepper. Sweet and focused on the finish, with the red fruit note repeating. – November 2011 (Josh Raynolds)