2020 Black Label "the blend"
2020 Black Label "the blend"
750 ml
The 2020 Tobin James “The Blend” Black Label is a benchmark of Paso Robles excellence: from our family-owned estate making wine since 1987, it unites four distinct grapes into one balanced, age-worthy red that lets its quality speak for itself. Tannat, Petite Sirah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel.
Deep, inky purple with a garnet-violet rim, this blend of our best vineyards opens with layered aromatics: The Tannat’s savory leather, black tea, and dark plum skin; Petite Sirah’s blueberry compote and violet; Cabernet Sauvignon’s cassis, cedar, and graphite; and Zinfandel’s blackberry jam, boysenberry, and cracked pepper. On the palate it is full-bodied and plush, with firm, mineral-edged grip from the Tannat, mouth-coating density from the Petite Sirah, polished structure from the Cabernet, and juicy, sun-ripened fruit from the Zinfandel. Fresh acidity and ripe tannins carry a long finish of dark chocolate, pepper, and cedar.
The blend is flawless as each grape completes the complexity. Tannat provides earthy backbone, Petite Sirah supplies color and power, Cabernet adds elegance and age-worthiness, and Zinfandel brings perfume and approachability. Hot Paso days ripen all four fully, while cool nights preserve freshness.
Food Pairing : Pair it with grilled tri-tip with sea salt and rosemary, braised short ribs, or aged Manchego with dried figs and walnuts. You may decant it for an hour or two. Serve at 60 to 65°F. Drinking beautifully now, yet has the structure to cellar for years to come.
IF YOU LIKE THE BLEND … Try our WHITE LABEL - THE RESERVE AND FIVE
Awards
GOLD at the 2026 CENTRAL COAST WINE COMPETITION GOLD 91 Points at Orange County Wine Society Wine CompetitionWine Profile
| Vintage | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Varietal | Blend |
| Appellation | Paso Robles |
| Alcohol % | 14.8 |
| Size | Bottle |
