Back at the end of January we had the 2007 Stacked Stone Cellars Quarry Reserve from Paso Robles. We like it so much we decided to try more of their wines. The first is the 2007 Stacked Stone Cellars Quarry. The same name but not the Reserve, also the blend is different and the cost is significantly less. While the reserve had 55% Petit Verdot this wine has only 10%. The complete blend is 40% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc, 25% cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Petit Verdot.
The color was lighter than I expected, a medium ruby and the nose had cherry and red plum. In the mouth you get lots of flavor, cherries, plums, tobacco and dark chocolate. There was somewhat a dusty characteristic like you get from Cabernet from Rutherford sometimes, quite interesting. The tannins were very well integrated, very smooth and plenty of acid to hold up to the flavor and higher alcohol (15.2% alc.). The finish was long with fruit and cedar. Highly recommended!
It’s a really nice wine. The first one, the Quarry Reserve is about $40 and this was $25 I believe. Next time I am in Paso Robles I am definitely visiting the winery. I’ll have a review of their Zin posted soon.
Pete, I remember you talking about this wine in that first review and thinking, “I’d like that.” I’m sure I’d like this one too—have to look around here for a bottle.