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At Lone Madrone, they believe strongly that in order to produce wines of the highest caliber, you must first start with grapes that are of exceptional quality. To that end, they go to great lengths to procure grapes from small, locally owned, and sustainable farmed vineyards on the west side of Paso Robles. Based on what we tasted, those efforts are paying off.
Lone Madrone 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon
Grape(s): 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Region: Paso Robles
Price: 55-60
Tasting Notes:
Black cherries, blackberries, and cassis interweave with notes of sweet spice, cedar, and dark chocolate on the nose. A sip reveals flavors of blackberry, cherry, and plum with accents of cinnamon, smoky oak, and vanilla. Rich and robust with plentiful tannins, enjoy a bottle now with a hearty beef dish or give it a few years in the cellar. 225 were made.
Rating: 90
Lone Madrone 2010 Syrah
Grape(s): 100% Syrah
Region: Paso Robles
Price: 35-40
Tasting Notes:
A bouquet of bramble fruits, cherries, game, and smoke rises up from a glass. The palate delivers flavors of blackberry and boysenberry that come together with notes of earth, cedar, and spice. A hearty Syrah with rich tannins, fans of robust, smoky reds will enjoy this bottle. 192 cases produced.
Rating: 90
Lone Madrone 2012 “Bailey Ranch” Zinfandel
Grape(s): 100% Zinfandel
Region: Paso Robles
Price: 35-40
Tasting Notes:
Aromatics of cherry and plums meld with highlights of pepper on the nose. Blackberry, cherry, and plum flavors blend with suggestions of black pepper and sweet spice on the palate. Layered and vibrant with plush tannins, it’s a fine example of a Paso Zin. 200 cases produced.
Rating: 91
Lone Madrone 2013 “Oveja” White Blend
Grape(s): 52% Grenache Blanc & 48% Picpoul Blanc
Region: Paso Robles
Price: 30-35
Fragrances of citrus fruit, tropical fruit, and minerals greet the senses. Flavors of lime, grapefruit, and mango are framed by notes of wet stone. A bright, friendly white, it will pair nicely with your favorite shellfish. Only 89 cases were made.
Rating: 90
Lone Madrone 2013 “La Mezela” White Blend
Grape(s): 66% Grenache Blanc & 34% Albarino
Region: Paso Robles
Price: 30-35
Notes of pineapple, mango, and lime come together with hints of honey and minerals on the nose. A sip offers flavors of tropical and citrus fruit along with an accent of fresh minerals. A crisp acidity makes this an excellent wine to enjoy with food. 196 cases produced.
Rating: 89
Lone Madrone 2013 “Points West White” Blend
Grape(s): 37% Viognier, 31% Picpoul Blanc, 22% Roussanne, & 10% Marsanne
Region: Paso Robles
Price: 30-35
A bouquet of tropical fruit, peach, white blossoms, and honey rises up from a glass. Flavors of apricot, peach, and pineapple combine with floral and minerals hints on the palate. A rich, round white, fans of lush Rhone-Style blends will enjoy this bottle. 283 cases were made.
Rating: 90
