The first thing notable about this wine is that it is in a square bottle. NO NEED for a wine rack as it doesn't roll across the counter.Because of the design of the square bottle, it is easier to pack, ship, store and is definitely green for the environment because less packing materials are used.
Now a few words about the wine. This wine is from the Paso Robles region of California - or central coast. It is a 2012 vintage. I find the wine very smooth and in the Bordeaux style wines from France. This wine is a blend of Petite Sirah, Syrah, Sangiovese, Zinfadel, and Merlot.
It isn't bold, but doesn't lack flavor and is dry. The wine doesn't have a lot of fruit forward notes, but I do taste a bit of blackberry and possible some blueberry. No cherry in this wine. I would put it as a medium bodied dry red. They did a nice job with this wine. Try it the next time you see it.
2012 was a great year for California wines in the Paso Robles appellation. The crop was smaller but the concentration of flavors was much more intense.
The alcohol content is 14.6% and the wine would pair wonderfully with red meats or pastas that have a red sauce.
California square also makes a Chardonnay and a Cabernet Sauvignon. Enjoy and happy tasting.
