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Proprietor Scott Hawley has done a terrific job with this 2011s, all wines that capture the best of what was possible in the 2011 vintage. It's hard to say whether it is the personality of the year or simply a shift in winemaking, but the 2011s are less extracted than other recent vintages such as the 2010s. That is especially remarkable considering the spring frosts of 2011 decimated yields to as little as 0.75 tons per acre. The late harvest, which stretched into November, gives these wines much of their silkiness. I also tasted the 2012s from barrel. It is still very early, but my sense is that the 2012s play more on a single theme of pure richness than the more complete 2011s. Hawley's estate vineyard (once part of Booker), and the other sites he works with, including James Berry and Law, all yield deep, concentrated fruit on their own, so winemaking seems to be at its best when it doesn't get in the way too much. I couldn't help notice that the wines Hawley makes at Torrin are a bit more forced in style than the wines he makes at Law, where the fruit appears to be more untouched. Scott Hawlye is one of Paso's most passionate ambassadors, so it is great to see the 2011s come through so strong in this tasting.

From Paso Robles and Points South (Jul 2014) by Antonio Galloni

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2011 The Maven

Release Price: $62

Color: Red

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