MERLOT ACCOLADES
WINEREVIEWONLINE.com, May 2010
88 POINTS. Candor Merlot LOT 2
BEST BUY - Wines are chosen for review because they represent outstanding quality or value.
This ripe, full-bodied Merlot is brought to you by the good folks at Hope Family wines in Paso Robles. They were farmers growing grapes before they started making their own wines, so they're plugged into some of the better plots of vineyard in the Central Coast. The Lot 2 Merlot is a blend of two vintages, 2007 and 2008, and delivers a rich Central Coast red wine experience at a modest price. The wine is loaded with ripe plum, blackberry and currant fruit, sweet, nicely integrated tannins, and hints of spice.
For the money, it's a great way to go if you're looking for a gutsy red for the summer barbecue.-Robert Whitley
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WINEREVIEWONLINE.com, May 2010
87 POINTS. Candor Merlot LOT 2
The omission of a vintage date here is no mistake: the Candor wines, produced by Hope Family Wines in Paso Robles, were designed to be made with fruit from multiple vintages. Why? Because the winemaker likes to blend, and doesn’t want to be limited to a single vintage in the process. This wine is made from 2007 and 2008 fruit. It has an earthy aroma, with black cherry and cassis fruit. Blackberry and other dark fruit flavors are accented by oak and vanilla.-Tina Caputo
ZINFANDEL ACCOLADES
TASTING PANEL, May 2010
90 POINTS. Candor Zinfandel LOT 2:
Publisher's PICKS - Fleshy and fruity with that certain tongue- slapping spice that Zins are known for; chocolate and prune weave a sweetness into a clove-y, gobby-yet creamy finish.
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WINEREVIEWONLINE.com, May 2010
89 POINTS. Candor Zinfandel LOT 2
This multi-vintage, multi-appellation wine has a spicy, red raspberry aroma, with vanilla and red licorice accents. It’s medium bodied, with bright raspberry, strawberry and vanilla flavors and zippy acidity. Nicely balanced and silky, sure to be a good match for pizza or pasta with fresh tomato sauce. -Tina Caputo
FACT SHEETS
LOT 2
Merlot (PDF) - Zin (PDF)
LOT 1
Merlot (PDF) - Zin (PDF) - Rose (PDF)
SELL SHEETS
Candor AH WMoY Newsletter (PDF)
Candor Merlot WoY Poster (PDF)
Candor Sell sheet (PDF)
Candor Bullet Points (PDF)
BOTTLE SHOTS
Merlot Bottle - Zin Bottle - Rose Bottle
LOGOS
Candor Logo
(JPG) - (PDF) - (EPS)
Candor Logo & Trademark
(PDF) - (EPS)
Candor Trademark
(PDF) - (EPS)
LABELS
Merlot Label (Front, JPG) - (Back, JPG)
Zin Label (Front, JPG) - (Back, JPG)
