Sculpterra Winery

This elite Cabernet Sauvignon showcases the best fruit from two Frankel Vineyard Cabernet blocks. The dark fruit flavors are concentrated and moderately to heavy tannins hold true to the finish. The aromas are dominated by black fruit, bittersweet chocolate, and olive tapenade flavors. Overall, a very classic example of this grape variety, this is what a reserve should taste like! It’s a mouth-filling wine with a nice gripping texture that matches the concentration of the deep black cherry, vanilla, grilled meats, and black pepper tang. Boasting fascinating aromas, with notes of coffee, plum, violets, cedar, and spice. The palate is big and full, yet at the same time soft and polished. It's instantly delicious upon release in late 2023, and it will age through 2027. 

What’s not to like about this wine, it has it all! For starters, it shows off strawberry, black pepper, licorice, and crushed rock aromas. The

mouthfeel is held together by chalky tannins that leave the palatelengthy yet soft. This blend is complex yet refined and a great example of a Paso Robles blend done right. The palate bursts with dark raspberry

alongside rosemary, sage, and oregano as a smoky, oaky tension floats in the background. Dark fruit aromas of blueberry push against floral notes. The new oak is very well integrated, adding vanilla, marshmallow, and

campfire bouquets. The soft palate is well integrated, making this wine VERY cellar worthy. The best years are still to come, reaching its peak between 2026 through 2031

This unique Pinot Noir from Sculpterra Winery is truthfully a Paso Robles treasure! Hard to grow and hard to find in the Paso Robles wine region; this Pinot Noir shows the distinguished quality and splendor of ripe tastes and rich textures. The fruit was ripened in a hot summer climate giving the wine a heightened fruity characteristic. All in all, this wine was vinified into a delicate masterpiece. It tastes great young and will age gracefully. The vineyard is very distinctive, producing consistent flavors of berry pie, herbal tea, and bittersweet chocolate. The color is a shade darker than a California coastal Pinot Noir and the wine finishes with nice dimension and well-rounded aftertaste. I predict it will reach its peak taste by 2026.

The 2022 Primitio brings together old-world charm, peppery bouquets, with new oak toast and a myriad of cola berry flavors. The new oak integration on this wine is lovely, showing off BBQ-smokey char as well as vanilla and chocolate accents. The wine is 100% Primitivo yet a blend of three unique Primitivo lots, adding to the complexity and overall depth of flavors. I love the finish of this wine! It lingers with marshmallow and graham cracker flavors, ending not too tannic or tart, just smooth and supple throughout the mid-palate and finish.