Paso Robles, California
Ballard Lane Paso Robles Cab 375 mL
$18.99A generous Cabernet with ripe blackberry, cassis and dark cherry, layered with cedar, vanilla and a touch of baking spice. The palate is ample without becoming heavy, with plum fruit, supple texture and smooth, rounded tannins carrying into a polished finish. The compact half-bottle format is well suited to grilled beef, burgers or roast mushrooms when a full bottle is more than the occasion calls for.
Union Sacré 2021 Cabernet Franc Paso Robles
$63.99Fresh pepper opens with blueberry, plum and violet, followed by a quiet earthy note. The fruit remains clear and unforced, while floral lift and peppery detail bring definition through the centre. Savoury tones settle beneath the berries, carrying the wine into a clean, measured and gently persistent finish.
BACA 2018 Double Dutch Dusi Vineyard Zinfandel Paso Robles
$81.99Roasted blueberry and blackcurrant open over wet stone, dust and a restrained pinch of thyme. The palate is rich and velvety, with black cherry, cassis and liquorice moving through a broad, polished texture. Wild herbs and prairie grass bring savoury contrast, carrying the ripe fruit into a smooth, persistent and quietly energetic finish.