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Tooth + Nail is a spectacular winery in Pa o Robles.

Tooth + Nail

June 2, 2022

Paso Robles makes some wines that have great drinkability. A prime example is Tooth + Nail, a great value winery that is crafting some delicious wines. Rob Murray of Rob Murray Vineyards has been making wine since 2007. With 1,000 acres of grapes and four labels, Rob Murray along with Winemaker Jeremy Leffert select the top 5% of grapes for their wines. They also have an outstanding label from Santa Barbara County called Amor Fati.

I love the new 2021 Tooth + Nail Sauvignon Blanc (OB,91) which has a seamless texture and good richness. The best wine I tasted was the gorgeous 2019 Amor Fati ‘Murmur Vineyard’ Pinot Noir (OB, 94) which was rich and polished with serious salty terroir. Learn more at http://toothandnailwine.com/ and here are the great new wines by Tooth + Nail.

2021 Tooth + Nail Sauvignon Blanc- Very ripe, with good acidity, the 2021 Sauvignon Blanc by Tooth + Nail delivers kiwi, white grapefruit and nectarine flavors with stony minerals on the palate. This is best served at a warmer temperature to enjoy the full-throttle viscosity. Drink 2022-2027- 91

2019 Tooth + Nail ‘The Possessor’ Red Wine- Mostly Cabernet Sauvignon (79%) with smaller parts Petite Sirah, Syrah & Malbec, this shows off ripe dark currant and coffee ground flavors with black cherry cordial on the palate. Enjoy over the next five to seven years. Drink 2022-2027- 90

2019 Tooth + Nail ‘The Stand’ Red Wine- Mainly Petite Sirah (92%), this was stored for 15 months in 34% new French oak barrels before bottling. Blueberry compote, black currant cordial and bright acidity greet you once on the mouth, with a silky mouthfeel. Enjoy this full-throttle effort over the next five to seven years. Drink 2022-2028- 91

2019 Amor Fati ‘Murmur Vineyard’ Chardonnay- This Santa Maria Valley bottling offers seriously good viscosity and tension with plenty of salty tones on the palate. Ripe peach, sourdough bread and lemon zest all collide with suggestions of diatomaceous earth on the palate. Enjoy this beautiful wine over the next decade. Drink 2022-2030- 93

2019 Amor Fati ‘Murmur Vineyard’ Pinot Noir- Rich and polished, the 2019 ‘Murmur Vineyaard’ Pinot Noir by Amor Fati unveils red rose petals that combine with cinnamon and cloves on the nose. The palate is seamless with a soft texture and a finish that won’t quit. Rich red fruit-driven with citrus rind accents and beautiful length, this is outstanding wine that will cellar well for at least another decade to come. Drink 2022-2033- 94

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