Two Excellent Wines Enjoyed in June From Dracaena Wines and Absolution Cellars
Background
Having enjoyed various wines in June, I did not have enough time to fully present a story on many wines. However, these two wines stood out as worthy of attention. While not doing a lengthy review, I have previously noted the high quality of wines produced by Dracaena Wines in Paso Robles.
Dracaena Wines
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Each year this Bordeaux style blend changes with the mix percentages. For the 2021 Cinnabari, it is comprised of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc and 10% Merlot. All three combine dark and luscious fruit with a complex structure and finish. The tannins, which are present, are kept in check with the softening touch of Merlot. One of my favorite Bordeaux style wines. Their convenient and friendly tasting room is located at 1244 Pine Street in downtown Paso Robles. Their current vintage, 2023 goes for $48/bottle.
Absolution Cellars
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Dirk Neumann, owner and winemaker, makes this wine and the 2021 provides the softer side of Cabernet Franc, with just a hint of pyrazines flavor. Dark cherry is abundant on the first sip and enjoyable with or without food. Absolution cellars prides itself on limited artisan wine with over 20 varieties in production. The tasting room is at the Waterside Tasting Lounge on the embarcadero in Morro Bay. The current vintage is 2023 and goes for $65/bottle.
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Michael Kelly