Eberle Winery, Paso Robles (California) Sangiovese 2012

 Some say Paso Robles is best for Rhone grape varieties such as Syrah and Grenache, others lean toward the Bordeaux grape varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. All seem to benefit from the warm days and cool nights of Paso, but there is another country to be heard from, and that would be Italy. Eberle’s Tuscan-style Sangiovese is consistently one of the finest made in America, and the 2012 is a stunner. It exhibits impressive intensity, with full-throttle black cherry fruit balanced with good acidity and supple tannins. Platinum award winner at the 2015 San Diego International Wine Competition.