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While tasting thru wines made by Justin Smith (Saxum) and his father some
years back, I was intrigued by the uniqueness and quality of these wines. Something exciting was happening here. I began to
preach this region to any that would listen. Since that time many of my friends have made a number of exceptional wines. In
no order, Villa Creek, Linne Calodo, Garretson and of course Justin's juice. Eventually the itch got too strong, and the opportunity
presented itself. Yes, a wine lovers dream come true. To source fruit from top vineyards and spend the day making, and tasting
wines with my friends. We are firmly behind the people who are doing it right and whose sights are set high. Wine Spectator
editor Mat Kramer recently wrote " utterly convinced that west of 101 in Paso Robles can become one of the world's great Syrah
sites." I would also add Grenache. Mourverde and of course Zinfandel!.
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