QUALITY WINES MADE FROM PASO ROBLES, CA
Truth and Valor is driven by a core belief that wine should vividly reflect the land from which it comes. Accordingly, we select fruit from standout Paso Robles vineyards that deliver pure varietal expression. We then resist the temptation of heavy-handed winemaking, allowing the fruit to stand on its own as a flavorful reflection of place.
2021 Pinot Noir
Paso Robles Region
Truth & Valor Pinot Noir showcases the potential of Burgundian varieties grown in the cooler coastal areas of Paso Robles.
Winemaking
The 2021 Pinot Noir comes from select sites where a steady marine influence and diverse soils produce an elegant Pinot Noir with silky red fruit flavors. The fruit was gently destemmed and cold soaked for 24 hours for a gentle extraction of color, flavor and complexity. After fermentation, the wine was aged in 25-percent new French and American oak barrels for 18 months, achieving full maturation and integration prior to bottling.
Tasting Notes
The 2021 Pinot Noir presents an enchanting nose of rose petal, raspberry, juniper and sandalwood. The mouthfeel is round and deep, enveloping the palate with flavors of ripe cherry, plum, fruit leather, baking spice and forest floor. Complex textures and flavors carry long into a soft, silky finish.
Food Pairing
The 2021 Pinot Noir makes a fine pairing for pork medallions, baked salmon, lamb chops, turkey burgers and mushroom risotto.
2021 REd Blend
Merlot 67% | Cabernet Sauvignon 33%
Paso Robles Region
The Truth & Valor 2021 Red Blend hails from the acclaimed Santa Margarita Ranch AVA along the southern frontier of Paso Robles. Here, diverse soils and pronounced marine airflow combine to create a Merlot-driven wine with velvety textures, rich flavors and striking structure.
Winemaking
We aim to foster vivid natural fruit expression in our wines, with minimal intervention throughout the winemaking process. The fruit was harvested in the cool morning hours, then destemmed and cold soaked for 48 hours to gain a gentle extraction of color and flavor. After fermentation, the individual lots were aged in 35 percent new French and American oak for 18 months prior to blending. In the final blend, Merlot sets the tone with a rich, silky character, while Cabernet Sauvignon provides enhanced body and structure.
Tasting Notes
The 2021 Red Blend opens with generous aromas of black cherry, strawberry, red currant and toasted oak. The palate is round and broad, delivering deep flavors of plum, cherry, vanilla and black olive. A soft, dry finish lingers with notes of spice, cola, tobacco and graphite. A vivid display of true Bordeaux varietal character.
Food Pairing
The rich, elegant character of the 2021 Red Blend is a perfect match for roast beef, ribeye steak, cheeseburgers and grilled eggplant.
2020 CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Paso Robles Region
Our Cabernet Sauvignon comes from premium vineyard blocks along the coastal mountain range of Paso Robles, where a pronounced marine influence and diverse soils combine to yield a Cabernet Sauvignon that exhibits both richness and structure.
Winemaking
We aim to foster vivid natural fruit expression in our wines, with minimal intervention throughout the winemaking process. After fermentation and gentle pressing, we aged the 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon for 18 months in a combination French and American oak barrels for enhanced texture and full maturation.
Tasting Notes
The 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon presents deep aromas of black cherry and cranberry with hints of tobacco and toasted oak. Smooth, integrated flavors of plum, pomegranate, and cassis reveal hints of black olive with earthy undercurrents. Lifted acidity adds length to a soft, supple finish.
Food Pairing
Enjoy the 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon with beef medallions, grilled eggplant, lamb chops and other savory dishes.
2019 RESERVE CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Paso Robles Region
Our 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve hails from the acclaimed winegrowing frontier of Santa Margarita Ranch, where diverse soils and marine airflow produce fruit with striking depth, elegance and structure. Only the finest lots of the vintage were aged in premium French oak barrels to produce this limited-edition wine.
Winemaking
This wine comes multiple vineyard blocks planted to a wide range of soil types, including shale, alluvium and a highly coveted calcareous sea bed soil. All combined, these different lots brought both black and red fruit qualities to the blend with beautiful natural complexity. After fermentation and gentle pressing, this wine was aged for 18 months in French oak barrels featuring 35 percent new oak.
Tasting Notes
The Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve presents complex aromas of black cherry, black olive, tobacco and toasty oak. Sleek, layered flavors of blackberry, cassis and plum anticipate hints of cocoa and vanilla spice. Fine tannins set the tone for a long, elegant finish.
Food Pairing
The rich complexity of this wine is a perfect match for full-flavored fare such as filet mignon, rack of lamb and pasta with meat sauce.
2020 Zinfandel
Paso Robles Region
Paso Robles is recognized as one of California’s top Zinfandel regions, making it a perfect fit for our family of wines.
Winemaking
The 2020 Zinfandel comes from select vineyards in Paso Robles, where the variety has been grown since the late 1800s. After fermentation and gentle pressing, the Zinfandel lots were aged for 18 months in a combination of French and American Oak barrels featuring 20 percent new oak.
Tasting Notes
The 2020 Zinfandel bursts from the glass with warm berry aromas that gain complexity with hints of sage, coffee, and cinnamon. The palate is jammy and juicy, filling the mouth with spicy flavors of plum, cherry, raspberry, and black pepper. Notes of vanilla emerge on a round, elegant finish.
Food Pairing
This wine is a perfect match for comfort foods such as herbed flatbread, cheeseburgers, chicken tacos, and grilled sausage
Vineyards
CABERNET SAUVIGNON, Merlot, ZINFANDEL, & Pinot Noir
from Paso Robles AVA
Our Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel come from premium vineyard blocks along the Santa Lucia Mountains in Paso Robles. Here, a warm growing season is tempered by the daily marine influence of the nearby Pacific Ocean, resulting in an extended growing season. Such conditions are ideal for growing red wines that exhibit both ripeness and structure. Additionally, the vines here are planted to diverse soils that foster flavor intensity while bringing natural complexity to the final blends.
Past Vintages
2017 CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Paso Robles Region
Our Cabernet Sauvignon comes from premium vineyard blocks along the coastal mountain range of Paso Robles, where a pronounced marine influence and diverse soils combine to yield a Cabernet Sauvignon that exhibits both richness and structure.
Winemaking
We aim to foster vivid natural fruit expression in our wines, with minimal intervention throughout the winemaking process. After fermentation and gentle pressing, we aged the 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon in French and American oak barrels for enhanced texture and full maturation.
Tasting Notes
The Cabernet Sauvignon wine boasts nuanced aromas of dark fruits, toasty oak and pencil shavings. A plump texture delivers finely integrated flavors of black cherry, cassis, plum, mint and dark chocolate. Smooth, polished tannins bring graceful structure to the finish.
Food Pairing
Enjoy this vintage with pan-seared filet mignon, herb-crusted rack of lamb and other savory dishes.
2016 RESERVE CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Paso Robles Region
Our 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve hails from the acclaimed winegrowing frontier of Santa Margarita Ranch, where diverse soils and marine airflow produce fruit with striking depth, elegance and structure. Only the finest lots of the vintage were aged in premium French oak barrels to produce this limited-edition wine.
Winemaking
This wine comes from two vineyard blocks—one with a mixture of shale and alluvium soils that produce dark fruit flavors, and another with deeper soils that yield more red fruit qualities. After fermentation and gentle pressing, this wine was aged in French oak barrels featuring 50 percent new oak. A small lot of Petit Verdot was included in the final blend for added intensity of color, flavor and structure.
Tasting Notes
The Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve is loaded with bold aromas of black cherry, cassis, tobacco and toasty oak. Sleek, layered flavors of blackberry, currant and plum reveal notes of cocoa and vanilla spice. Fine tannins set the tone for a long, elegant finish.
Food Pairing
The rich complexity of this wine is a perfect match for full-flavored fare such as filet mignon, rack of lamb and pasta with meat sauce.
2017 ZINFANDEL
Paso Robles Region
Paso Robles is recognized as one of California’s top Zinfandel regions, making it a perfect fit for our family of wines.
Winemaking
After fermentation and gentle pressing, our Zinfandel was aged in a combination of French and American oak barrels, featuring 25 percent new oak. A dash of Merlot was incorporated into the final blend for enhanced aromas and textural depth.
Tasting Notes
This Zinfandel offers bright aromas of boysenberry and raspberry with notes of oak and spice. A broad, juicy texture unfolds with flavors of blackberry, cherry and vanilla. Notes of spice linger on a long, balanced finish.
Food Pairing
This wine is a perfect match for comfort foods such as wood-fired pizza, cheeseburgers and grilled chicken.