Villa Creek "Onda" Paso Robles 2005

Purple/red.

Aromas of oak toast, coconut, meat, cream, red raspberry coulis and a hint of mint.

Round, sweet and layered in the mouth. More textural interest than flavor action at the moment, but acidity seems to drive red fruit character deep into the finish. It must be the reasonably high natural acidity (from well-farmed, low-yield vineyards) on Paso's West side that always reminds me of Priorat.

Day 6 - Integrated, sumptuous nose. Round and sweet in the mouth, similar to day 1. In fact, almost exactly the same. I'll have to get another bottle or two for future reference.


34% Tempranillo, 33% Syrah, 33% Mourvedre

$50