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From winemaking to farming, family has been a cornerstone of the Barton Family’s winery for over twenty years. Each wine, whether it’s under the Grey Wolf or Barton label, is made with their hand-crafted signature because the purpose behind every bottle is to proudly offer a gift from the Barton family to yours.
Barton 2013 Blanc Y Blance
Grape(s): 40% Chenin Blanc, 40% Sauvignon Blanc, 20% Grenache Blanc
Region: Central Coast , Ca
Price: 15-20
Tasting Notes:
A bouquet of apricots, peaches, honey, and citrus blossoms greets the senses. The palate showcases flavors of white peach, apricot, and Meyer lemon, along with accents of marzipan and orange blossom. A lush wine with appealing floral and semi-sweet notes, open a bottle with your favorite Chinese seafood dish. 110 cases were made.
Rating: 89
Barton 2013 The River
Grape(s): 90% Grenache Blanc & 10% Viognier
Region: Paso Robles , Ca
Price: 20-25
Tasting Notes:
The nose offers aromas of apples, pears, and peaches, alongside nuances of honey and wet stones. On the palate, flavors of golden apple, green pear, and ripe peach unfold into allusions of honey and minerals. Friendly and round, it’s an ideal wine to sip on a warm evening. 120 cases produced.
Rating: 88
Barton 2014 The Broken Road
Grape(s): 100% Viognier
Region: Paso Robles , Ca
Price: 20-25
Tasting Notes:
Peach, apricot, and tropical fruit aromas mingle with highlights of orange blossoms on the nose. Apricots, pineapple, and peaches emerge on the palate, as well as floral and mineral hints. A mouth-filling white with a chalky mid-palate, pair a glass with your favorite Thai chicken dish. 111 cases were made.
Rating: 88
Grey Wolf Cellars 2013 Soul Mate
Grape(s): 42% Syrah, 37% Grenache, 14% Mourvedre, & 7% Counoise
Region: Paso Robles , Ca
Price: 36-40
Tasting Notes:
Fragrances of cherries, plums, blackberries, and spice rise up from a glass. The palate reveals flavors of dark cherry, black plum, and bramble fruit that unfurl into suggestions of anise, cedar, and floral earth. A supple Rhone-style blend with refined tannins, open a bottle with a pulled pork sandwich. 340 cases produced.
Rating: 90
Grey Wolf Cellars 2013 Tundra
Grape(s): 100% Petite Sirah
Region: Paso Robles , Ca
Price: 30-35
Tasting Notes:
Aromatics of blueberries, blackberries, and plums play with whispers of cola and vanilla on the nose. A sip reveals flavors of bramble fruit, blueberry, and dark plum intermingled accents of minerals and cola. Rich tannins and hearty fruit make this wine a fine match for your favorite BBQ. 200 cases were made.
Rating: 89
Grey Wolf Cellars 2013 Instinctual
Grape(s): 100% Grenache
Region: Paso Robles , Ca
Price: 30-35
Tasting Notes:
Aromas of raspberries, plums, and cherries combine with hints of sweet spice, white pepper, and herbs on the nose. A sip reveals flavors of bramble fruit and cherry that open up into whispers of all spice, anise, and peppercorns. Inviting fruit and polished tannins, make endear this wine to Mediterranean chicken or lamb dishes. 312 cases produced.
Rating: 89
