Concannon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Robles AVA 2013: Bright ruby color; rich, earthy, blackcurrant nose; fruit-forward red cherry, black currant tang, plenty of plum and oak, vanilla, spice; meaty, round, smooth, sweet; mild tannin, some acidity. 85% cab, 10% merlot, 5% petite sirah. Concannon’s legacy reaches back to 1883 when James Concannon became first Irish immigrant to successful found a California winery. In 1950, Concannon hired the first female professional winemaker, Katherine Vajda. In 1961, winery introduced petite sirah to the world. Finally, in 1970s, Concannon Clones 7, 8 & 11 became backbone of cab plantings in California’s premier wine regions. Made in fruity-sweet, mild tannin style some red lovers love and others not so much (they want more tannin, acidity, and complexity). Well worth a try to see if it pleasures your palate. $20
