Villa Creek Cellars Avenger Paso Robles Syrah Blend 2015

$54.99

Villa Creek Cellars grew from the intent by Cris and JoAnn Cherry to make a house wine for their restaurant of the same name. Now they produce some of the most highly regarded, and rated, wines in Paso Robles.  Avenger is the red blend that launched Villa Creek Cellars in 2001. Syrah from G2 Vineyard is the backbone of this wine. G2 is a stone’s throw from James Berry Vineyard in the Willow Creek district of the west hills of Paso Robles. 95 Points Vinous: "Youthful purple. A complex, highly perfumed bouquet evokes ripe black and blue fruits, cola, potpourri and incense, and an exotic Moroccan spice quality builds in the glass. Shows impressive depth as well as energy on the palate, offering densely packed blueberry, bitter cherry and candied violet flavors that become sweeter and livelier with air. Finishes sappy, youthfully tannic and extremely long, leaving behind suave mineral and lavender pastille notes." 95 Points Jeb Dunnuck: "The 2015 Avenger is a more Syrah dominated cuvée which includes 10% each of Petite Sirah, Grenache and Mourvèdre. Its deep ruby/purple/opaque color is followed by classic Paso Robles Syrah notes of blackberries, barbecue smoke, peppery herbs and chalky minerality. Opening up with time in the glass, this full-bodied, unctuous beauty has sweet tannin, nicely integrated acidity, and loads of fruit and texture, all while staying balanced, clean and incredibly drinkable. It will benefit from a year or two in bottle and keep through 2027."

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Ratings on Delectable

Jay Kline Delectable Pro

Oh yes...pure fruit for days. Just a touch of the jam, pepper, spices. Super young. Long finish. A gem.

Oh yes...pure fruit for days. Just a touch of the jam, pepper, spices. Super young. Long finish. A gem.

9.2

Adam Gäfvert

Full bodied Rhône style blend, dense and flavour packed. Dark ripe fruits, liqueur, rock, black pepper and dried spices.

Full bodied Rhône style blend, dense and flavour packed. Dark ripe fruits, liqueur, rock, black pepper and dried spices.

9.1

Brandon T

Excellent blend - a few more years would likely make this a rockstar.

Excellent blend - a few more years would likely make this a rockstar.

9.3

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