Alta Mesa, Central Valley

Zaca Mesa

Z Cuvée Santa Ynez Valley Grenache Blend 2020

Had this again. Label is hint classy. Rustic. Color is lighter with a slight rust to the edge. Smells like rocks in the sun and flint. Berries too. Flavors are juicy, fruity and balanced. Zippy. This is a lighter styled GSM with a classy elegance to it. — 3 days ago

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Mina Mesa

Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Mina Mesa – Cabernet Sauvignon Hazeline Reserve 2021
Paso Robles AVA – California, USA 🇺🇸

Overview
A family-owned project led by Troy Javadi in Paso Robles’ Tin City, Mina Mesa crafts approachable, fruit-driven wines that celebrate California’s Central Coast terroir. This bottling is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from Hazeline Reserve vineyards.

Aromas & Flavors
Dark concentrated berries, ripe black currant, and plum layered with subtle hints of vanilla and spice.

Mouthfeel
Full-bodied and generous with smooth tannins and a long, juicy finish. Bold yet crafted to remain approachable and balanced.

Food Pairings
Perfect with grilled ribeye, braised short ribs, smoky BBQ, or a hearty mushroom risotto.

Verdict
A Paso Cab that overdelivers—lush, bold fruit meets structure, showing both richness and easy drinkability. A true expression of the Central Coast spirit. Cheers!

Did You Know?
Paso Robles has more than 60 different soil types, ranging from calcareous limestone to sandy loam, giving winemakers a wide canvas for bold, fruit-forward Cabernets.
— 8 months ago

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Mina Mesa

Paso Robles Zinfandel 2020

A pretty smooth, good wine! — 3 years ago

Zaca Mesa

Estate Vineyard Rosé of Grenache 2019

Great celebratory wine for Prof K. — 6 years ago

LaShanda, Thomas and 1 other liked this

Purity Wine

Silvaspoons Vineyard Mourvèdre 2015

Second bottle of this wine. Pure as the name says. This is ethereal in its expression of Mourvèdre. Impressive — 8 years ago

Tom and Michael liked this

Bokisch Vineyards

Terra Alta Vineyard Clements Hills Garnacha 2013

JKT
9.0

Well balanced and aged version not stereotypical of New World types — 7 months ago

Zaca Mesa

Santa Ynez Valley Syrah 2010

13.5% abv. Little viognier. Label says “ savor it over the next ten years”. We sure did. Even more tasty in 2025. — 8 months ago

Zaca Mesa

Santa Ynez Valley Estate Vineyard Viognier 2016

Really beautiful, showing age well — 3 years ago

Zaca Mesa

Santa Ynez Valley Mourvedre 2017

medium bodied, very nice fruit — 4 years ago

Mesa del Sol Vineyards

Arroyo Seco Zinfandel 2013

I’m not sure why the app calls this Zinfandel a Syrah, but whatever. The nose is ripe red fruit, raspberry, dark cherry, and strawberry jam. More red fruit on the palate with a nice blend of oak, black tea, and cola. High acid, tannins, and alcohol, but, hey, it blends. Young and tart after six years, but not overpowering, this wine could make me a zin fan, maybe, someday. — 7 years ago

Zaca Mesa

Black Bear Block Syrah 2014

This will only get better with age and it’s already terrific. The biggest takeaway for me was the lingering taste of hot chocolate mix; subtle but undeniable. The bouquet is stuffed with cedar shavings, the dark fruit is strong but not obnoxious and the tannins coat the tongue, rather than attack it. — 8 years ago

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Zaca Mesa

Chapel G Santa Ynez Valley Syrah 2013

Vanilla pear and minerals — 9 years ago

Tensley

Tierra Alta Vineyard Syrah 2004

Mostly blue fruits, crisp acidity, smells mature, but palate is still pretty fresh, medium-long finish, time to drink up! — 7 months ago

Jim Powers
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Zaca Mesa

Mesa Reserve Santa Ynez Valley Syrah 2019

Drinks a little hot this time around and I opened it at the correct temp. Concentrated with ripe tannins and some interesting wet rock nuances in the palate. Quality for the price is definitely there. — 9 months ago

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Zaca Mesa

Santa Ynez Valley Grenache 2019

good food wine, very versatile — 3 years ago

Kaena

Tierra Alta Vineyard Syrah 2017

Tobacco, leather and black pepper with a hint of caramel. BIG boy! — 4 years ago

Paul, Daniel P. and 3 others liked this

Amplify Wines

Zaca Mesa Vineyard Viognier 2017

Funky nose 👃 but tastes like ripe pineapple 🍍 bright acidity but a little complex — 7 years ago

Zaca Mesa

Santa Ynez Valley Viognier

Soft and elegant on the nose, big on the palate. Notes of shiso leaf, peach, beeswax, apricot. Dry, full bodied with good amount of acidity and minerals on the palate. — 8 years ago

Zaca Mesa

Z Gris Estate Vineyard Rosé Blend 2016

A delightfully refreshing (and delicious) summer dry rose — 9 years ago