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Candor Lot 6 Zinfandel, Paso Robles, California: Full-bodied Zin for those who like rich dark chocolate and fleshy black fruit aromas and flavours without the big tannins. This baby is smooth and supple. Produced by Hope Family Wines, this LOT 6 Californian Zinfandel is not vintage-dated. Espresso and mocha on the palate from lavish oak aging. Finishes with some spice. Pair it with sweet baby back ribs. Drink: 2014-2017. 133389 14.50% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 88/100. July 11, 2015 Plush Pork Wine Full Review
Candor Lot 6 Zinfandel, Central Coast, California, United States: A non-vintage Californian Zinfandel with mocha, coffee and loads of toasty oak on the nose and palate from lavish oak aging. Finishes with chocolate and espresso. Some black fruit. Pair with Mexican mole. Drink: 2014-2017. 133389 14.50% D 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 87/100. November 28, 2015 Complete Cheese Pizza Wine Full Review
Treana 2013, Central Coast, California, United States  11247 14.50% D 750 mL  $29.95. March 7, 2016 Full Review
Liberty School Zinfandel 2013, California, United States: This full-bodied Californian Zinfandel features enticing aromas of sweet purple plums and blueberries and coffee mocha toast from oak aging. It's succulent, smooth, lip-smacking delicious and full-bodied. Lots of juicy black raspberry on the finish. Pair with meat lovers' pizza. Drink: 2014-2018. 41095 13.50% D 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 89/100. March 19, 2016 Delightful Duck Wine Full Review
Liberty School Central Coast Chardonnay Viognier 2014, Central Coast, California, United States: Lusciously big pineapple and tropical fruit notes on the nose of this Californian white wine, with a round, viscous mouth-filling texture and a toasty vanilla-caramel finish. Great price for big Californian Chardonnay. Pair with roast chicken or pasta in a cream sauce. Drink: 2016-2018. 960120 13.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 89/100. June 24, 2017 Best Value White Wine. Glorious Game Wine Full Review
Liberty School Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Paso Robles, California, United States: A full-bodied, balanced and well-made California Cabernet from a consistently good producer. Aromas of blackberry, mocha and oak. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2014-2018. 738823 13.50% XD 750 mL  $23.95 Score: 88/100. April 20, 2016 Best Value Red Wine. Full Review
Treana Marsanne Viognier 2013, Central Coast, California, United States Drink: 2014-2019. 11247 14.50% D 750 mL  $29.95. April 19, 2016 Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review
Austin Hope Winery Hope Family Vineyard Syrah 2008, Paso Robles, California, United States: Vintages Wine Panel: This superbly well-structured Syrah delivers on all counts. Deep black/purple in the glass, it is loaded with black fruit and pepper aromas. On the palate, it is simply brimming with lovely plum, black cherry and pepper. The medium tannins and acidity are in perfect balance, and the long, smoky finish is truly beautiful. My note: Gorgeous depth and concentration of fleshy black berries and fruit. This is so darn tasty, just try it. Drink: 2010-2015. 686121 15.50% D 750 mL  $39.95 Score: 92/100. October 30, 2010 Full Review
Troublemaker, California, United States  . March 1, 2012 Full Review
Candor Merlot, California, United States  14% . March 1, 2012 Full Review
Roussanne Austin Hope Paso Robles California 2011, Monterey, United States   750 mL  $35.50. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Grenache Austin Hope Paso Robles California 2011, San Luis Obispo, United States  989128 15.50%  750 mL  $43.25. March 1, 2012 Full Review
Austin Hope Winery Syrah 2011, Paso Robles, Central Coast, California, United States Drink: 2022-2024. 15.50% D 750 mL  $45.00. May 11, 2022 Full Review
Treana Marsanne Viognier 2011, Central Coast, California, United States: Hope Family Wines produces this full-bodied Californian white wine blend of tradition Rhone Valley grapes, such as Viognier and Marsanne. Love the richness and the viscous texture! Dried pineapple and apricot with layers and layers of lapping pleasure. Full-bodied with a long finish. Pair with roast turkey. Drink: 2013-2017. 11247 14.50% D 750 mL  $29.95 Score: 89/100. December 6, 2014 Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review
Liberty School Syrah 2012, Central Coast, California, United States: A full-bodied Californian red wine made from Syrah grapes with mocha and dark chocolate notes from generous oak aging. Smooth and supple. Soft, polished tannins. Nice with hamburgers. Drink: 2012-2017. 942383 13.50% D 750 mL  $18.95 Score: 88/100. March 21, 2015 Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review
Liberty School Zinfandel 2012, Pasa Robles, California, United States: This robust Californian red wine offers attractive aromas of sweet purple plums and blueberries and coffee mocha toast from oak aging. It's succulent, smooth, lip-smacking delicious and full-bodied. Lots of juicy black raspberry on the finish will have you coming back for another top up. The winery practises aggressive canopy management, trimming back the leaves and vegetation on the vines so that more nutrients go to the grapes, which in turn become more concentrated in flavour. This is a terrific wine for movie night, especially if you're having meat lovers' or pepperoni pizza. Finishes with black plums and dark spice. What better robust red wine for barbecued and grilled meats? Good value too. Drink: 2013-2017. 41095 13.50% D 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 87/100. May 16, 2015 Heavenly Hamburger Wine Full Review

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