Desparada and Falcone Family, among those not previously mentioned.
Second Desparada, and also the cab at Denner.
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Other good suggestions already mentioned, too.
Daou has come a long way and the recent releases are quite nice
+2 on Desparada. And at crazy good price point. As an aside Vailia From @ Desparada wonderful person, great wine runs in the family, married to Russell From, Herman Story.
Really like Dennerās cab as well. For me, the heavy amount of PV in the mix works well with the Paso fruit.
I concur. During the only trip I have made to Paso I had to purchase a couple bottles of the Mother of Exiles - pretty good stuff by my palate. I was not too crazy about any other cabs or cab blends, but Paso zins and syrahs seemed to shine much brighter.
Good call. And Falcone are great people to boot.
I agree with RN Estate. I have not had them in years but recall an amazing visit there and really loving their wines.
Found one in that range ($16-$18)that I liked called Drovers; made by Andrew Jones of Field Recordings. If I remember correctly it had nice depth, but in a no-nonsense style without all of the fake mocha/vanilla, sugary flavors.
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Sticking with your metaphor, these are triple D!!Big wood, high octane!!
up front I would agree but with some age they have been solid