Tree Kilpatrick

8.9

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

Tree Kilpatrick

9.0

Cool label that represents the landscape of the vineyard. Very, very dark color. Like the color of a purple ink well. Aroma is warm forest duff in the sun mixed with beet and black cherry juice. Hint of green bell pepper or maybe broccoli fields after harvest, but faint. Flavors are robust and hearty. Plum sauce (like the Chinese savory version) mixed with pomegranate molasses. Tannins on the tongue are strong, but they add a savory side. Hint bittersweet like coffee/dark unsweetened chocolate. This is a very nice big boy Syrah. Not showing much age considering the 10 years in the bottle. It’s nice, but it might get better more years in. — a year ago

Rich Bluth

8.9

good food wine, very versatile — 3 years ago

Mark Simmons

9.2

Absolutely wonderful find. Mild grapefruit primary, light floral and limestone seconds. Loved it! — 4 years ago

Colin Cahoon

9.2

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

Balakrishna Narasimhan

9.1

Excellent Pinot Blanc. Nice acid. — 7 years ago

Lawrence Asrikin

9.1

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

Sam Friedland

9.1

This time around was great with a leg of lamb! Chocolate, coffee and mild tannins. — 3 months ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.0

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

Byron Hewett

9.3

Fully mature. Leather, cassis. Delicious. At Arzak. — 4 years ago

Rich Bluth

9.0

love the pure expression....Brander knows how to do this — 6 years ago

Kerry Bunting

9.6

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

Jonathan Wall

9.2

This was a great surprise. Big thick and juicy. Steak wine. No evidence of 14 years in bottle. Fruit is still fresh. Long finish. Compelling nose. — 7 years ago

K. Ross

8.9

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

Austin Blackwell

9.1

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

with Angelina

Canon Thomas

9.2

Really beautiful, showing age well — 3 years ago

Rich Bluth

9.1

medium bodied, very nice fruit — 4 years ago

Mike H.

9.2

Great celebratory wine for Prof K. — 6 years ago

with LaShanda

phil walker

9.2

Just nice and smooth — 7 years ago

Chris B.

9.3

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