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After a relatively mild summer, without any extreme heat spikes, our grapes reached maturity. We kicked off the 2007 harvest with our Jardine Sauvignon Blanc on August 24th. Our crews picked the fruit by hand during the chilly night hours and delivered sound fruit to the winery early the next morning. After pressing, the juice was transferred to one of our stainless steel tanks for clarification. We racked the juice of the solids, 48 hours later, and then started the temperature controlled fermentation.
In early September we started our “RED” harvest with Syrah and Petite Sirah. Characteristics of this vintage include excellent levels of ripeness and Brix that are slightly higher than last year's. New in the portfolio is a small amount of Petite Sirah from our Creston Valley Vineyard. We picked our Syrah fruit from various blocks on our estate Huerhuero Vineyard and from two blocks on Ryan Road Vineyard. The Huerhuero fruit gives us Syrahs with deep color, good fruit concentration and well balanced tannin structure. The fruit from Ryan Road Vineyard tends to be darker, and more tannic; overall the bigger wine.
Our Roseum this year is a combination of 65% Grenache, 15% Syrah, 15% Mourvèdre and 5% Viognier. The Viognier and the Mourvèdre are new in this blend and should add even more character to this dry style Rosé!
Our Cabernet
Sauvignon usually follows towards the end of the season. After a cool
trend in mid September, we experienced an Indian summer in Paso Robles.
We picked most of our Cabernet grapes within a week, towards the end of
September. Due to the low yields – generally around 3t/acre – and
to sort out shriveled fruit, we picked all blocks by hand. I have never
seen such equal quality on Cabernet Sauvignon, it should yield in an
excellent vintage for Vina Robles.
THE WINES OF 2007
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Vina Robles 2007 Chardonnay, Edna Ranch (Sold out at winery) Brilliant straw in color with aromas of lush ripe fruit, pineapple, citrus and apple pie with warm barrel spices. Tastes of baked apples, pear and cinnamon with hints of tropical fruits. Lush and rounded with a fresh, clean finish.
Enjoy now through 2010
 - Restaurant Wine, January 2008- 90 Points - Beverage Dynamics, July 2008
- Gold Medal, 90 Points - International Wine Competition Zurich, Switzerland 2008
- Gold Medal West Coast Wine Competition 2008
- Silver Medal - Los Angeles International Wine Competition 2008
- Silver Medal Pacific Rim International Wine Competition 2008
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Vina Robles 2007 Sauvignon Blanc - Jardine Vineyard (Sold out at winery) Brilliant pale straw in color with aromas of ripe dried apricots, peach and ripe melon. This wine is full bodied white wine with an intense creaminess on the palate with flavors of yellow peach and dried fruit;
yet refreshing with well balanced acidity.
Now thru 2011
- Best Buy - Wine & Spirits Magazine, October 2008
- Wine of the Week About.com
- Highly Recommended California Grapevine
- Recommended Santé Magazine, August 2008
- 90 Points, Best Buy Wine Enthusiast, September 2008
- Gold Medal, Best of Class California Mid-State Fair Central Coast Wine Competition 2008
- Silver Medal - Los Angeles International Wine Competition 2008
- Silver Medal Critics Challenge International Wine Competition 2008
- Silver Medal - Riverside International Wine Competition 2008
- Silver Medal Grand Harvest Awards 2008
- Silver Medal San Diego International Wine Competition 2008
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Vina Robles 2007 Viognier (Sold out at winery) The color of straw with intense aromatics of dried apricot and peach, along with floral notes of honeysuckle. The mouth feel is soft and rich with long, persistent flavors of peach and candied ginger.
Now thru 2010
- Highly Recommended California Grapevine, August-September 2008
Attractive, floral, white peach aroma with a note of honeysuckle; medium-full body; forward, plush, honeyed, apricot and
white peach flavors with a supple mouthfeel; well balanced and structured; lingering aftertaste.
- Recommended - Laurie Daniel / The Grape Vine - The Tribune, August 2008
If shellfish or a firm-fleshed fish is on the menu, consider this rich viognier from Paso Robles. Its creamy yet bright, with white stone fruit flavors and a hint of pineapple.
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Vina Robles 2007 Roseum (Sold out at winery) Dark coral in color, this wine has a fresh and aromatic bouquet of raspberries and white cherries with floral and white pepper accents. Flavors of wild strawberries, pomegranate and cranberry supported by vibrant acidity, with a clean dry finish.
Enjoy now through 2010
- - Restaurant Wine, June 2008
- Best of Class South-Central Coast Appellations - California State Fair Wine Competition 2008
- 89 Points The Tasting Panel, May 2008
- Gold Medal Los Angeles International Wine Competition 2008
- Silver Medal San Francisco International Wine Competition 2008
- Silver Medal Critics Challenge International Wine Competition 2008
- Silver Medal - Riverside International Wine Competition 2008
- Silver Medal California Mid-State Fair Central Coast Wine Competition 2008
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Vina Robles 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon, Huerhuero Deep, brilliant garnet; aromas of intense rich, black fruit with undertones of oak, toast and coffee. A full-bodied, rich Cabernet Sauvignon with great structure and intense fruit; ripe dry tannins with a long focused finish.
Enjoy now through 2016.
- Gold Medal - San Francisco International Wine Competition 2010
- Silver Medal - Riverside International Wine Competition 2010
- 4-Stars - Restaurant Wine, May 2010
- Silver Medal - Dallas Morning News Wine Competition 2010
- Silver Medal - San Diego International Wine Competition 2010
- Platinum Medal Monterey Wine Competition 2010
- Gold Medal San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition 2010
- Silver Medal Winemaker Challenge International Wine Competition 2010
- Silver Medal, 89 Points Beverage Testing Institute World Wine Championships 2010
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Vina Robles 2007 Fore - Petite Sirah Deep, inky garnet, with flavors of black cherries and plums. Soft and luscious texture supported by structured tannins and balanced acidity; long finish.
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Vina Robles 2007 Halter Ranch Meritage Deep, dark, intense garnet, with fragrant dark fruit, currant and chocolate with spicy, jammy aromas.
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Vina Robles 2007 Petite Sirah, Jardine Medium dark to purplish ruby with aromas of spice box and blackberry fruit. Big, rich texture; spicy and cedary with highly extracted blackberry flavors; full tannins with a lingering aftertaste.
Enjoy now through 2014
- Gold Medal - San Francisco International Wine Competition 2010
- Silver Medal - Riverside International Wine Competition 2010
- Gold Medal - Los Angeles International Wine Competition 2010
- Gold Medal - Critics Challenge International Wine Competition 2010
- 4+-Stars - Restaurant Wine, May 2010
- Silver Medal - San Diego International Wine Competition 2010
- Silver Medal Monterey Wine Competition 2010
- Silver Medal San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition 2010
- Highly Recommended California Grapevine, January 1, 2010
- Silver Medal, 88 Points Beverage Testing Institute World Wine Championships 2010
- 93 Points, Editors Choice - Wine Enthusiast, December 2009
- Exceptional - Dan Berger's Vintage Experiences, September 3, 2009
- Silver Medal Long Beach Grand Cru International Wine Competition 2009
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Vina Robles 2007 Petite Sirah, Penman Springs The Petite Sirah from Penman Springs offers dark color, fresh berry aromas and spicy characteristics.
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Vina Robles 2007 RED4 Dark vibrant garnet with aromas of black cherry and plum with dark currant and spice, violets and toasty oak. A lush, fresh and fruity wine with dense blackberry, ripe cherry and vanilla notes.
Enjoy now through 2012
- Recommended - California Values for $20 or Less Wine Spectator, December 2009
- 85 Points/Best Buy - Wine & Spirits, August 2009
- Gold Medal - Orange County Fair Wine Competition 2009
- Silver Medal - Florida International Wine Challenge 2009
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Vina Robles 2007 Signature Dark, saturated garnet; earthy with notes of black fruit, dried figs and toasty oak. Rich and full-bodied with layers of flavors; blackberries, hints of cedar, cinnamon and currant accents. Ripe, silky tannins with a smooth, balanced finish.
Enjoy now through 2017
- Platinum Medal - Monterey Wine Competition 2010
- Gold Medal - Dallas Morning News Wine Competition 2010
- Silver Medal - San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition 2010
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Vina Robles 2007 Suendero Deep garnet; spicy and earthy with integrated notes of chocolate and black ripe fruit. An elegant, dry blend with a strong tannin structure; hints of black cherries; very clean finish.
Enjoy now through 2017
- Gold Medal - Monterey Wine Competition 2010
- Silver Medal, Highly Recommended - Beverage Testing Institute World Wine Championships 2010
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Vina Robles 2007 Syrée Dark ruby with intense, ripe black fruit, dark chocolate with toasty oak and bacon accents. Earthy, meaty character with notes of allspice. It is rich, lush and very integrated with a smooth finish and lively tannins.
Enjoy now through 2017
- Wine Pick of the Week Kathy Marcks Hardesty, New Times, July 8, 2010
- Silver Medal - Monterey Wine Competition 2010
- Silver Medal - San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition 2010
- Silver Medal - Winemaker Challenge International Wine Competition 2010
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Vina Robles 2007 Syrah, Ryan Road Deep garnet red, with rich and velvety texture, dark cherries; powerful tannins balanced by ripe fruit with a long finish.
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Vina Robles 2007 Zinfandel Deep purple, very intense with notes of anise, cloves, baked strawberry and rhubarb pie with bacon. Big, full-bodied and packed with intense, sweet, ripe fruit; this wine has wonderful flavors of raspberry jam, white chocolate, spice and plum; the fruit is supported by elegant tannins; bright finish.
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