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DECEMBER WINE OF THE MONTH
2019 Nicora Buxom
Things happen for a reason. On our recent trip to Paso Robles we arrived at our vacation rental to find it had no running water. After several frustrating hours trying to get this resolved (don’t ever rent from TurnKey Vacation Rentals) we had to leave to check into a hotel. This caused us to have to change our tight winery itinerary for the next day. The result was an unscheduled stop to visit Nicora’s tasting room in Tin City of Paso Robles. We’re so glad we did. Their 2019 Buxom is our December wine of the month.
Upon arriving at Nicora we were met by tasting room manager and sommelier Evan Vossler, who was happy to accommodate our group of six. It was immediately evident that Evan has a passion for service and uses the delicious wines at Nicora as his vehicle for bringing joy to others. We chatted and joked with him as if we were old friends. He is smart, amiable, and fun. Evan led us through a series of Syrahs and Syrah blends that were all delicious. Really, any of them could have been our wine of the month; whatever you buy at Nicora is a great purchase. We also want to recognize general manager Glenn Mitton, who is a great guy, even though he wouldn’t share his pizza with us (smiles)!
The 2019 Buxom is a 100% Syrah that comes from three vineyards: 74% La Vista Vineyard, Adelaida District, Paso Robles; 13% Bien Nacido Vineyard, Santa Maria Valley, Santa Barbara County; and 13% Fulldraw Vineyard, Willow Creek District, Paso Robles. Winemaker Nick Elliott, who cut his teeth with Central Coast heavyweights Scott Hawley (Torrin), Eric Jensen (Booker), and Bob Tillman (Alta Colina), has produced a big, bold Syrah that is approachable right out of the bottle. This is the result of having used the cooler climate Bien Nacido vineyard to temper the wine. In the glass it is a crimson purple with no rim variation. The nose and palate are consistent as you savor the dark fruits and smoked meats with firms tannins that build to a long finish. A luxurious wine to be enjoyed now and over the next 8-10 years.
We are always impressed with wines that outperform their price. While the $65 price tag might give you some pause, it is much better than many Syrahs we tasted in Paso Robles that were more expensive. We suggest picking up several bottles for the holidays.
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