Unapologetically Bold. Radically Drinkable.
Born from a spark—an idea that great wine doesn’t need to wait.
You don’t have to age Cabernet for a decade to experience power, finesse, and character in the glass.
Crafted in Paso Robles by winemaker Robert Smith (Theodicy, formerly of Quixote), ABLAZE explores what happens when sun-drenched fruit meets structured ambition. Inspired by the expressive artistry of Sine Qua Non and the raw, magnetic energy of California’s central coast, this wine isn’t here to whisper. It’s here to speak—clearly, confidently, and with fire.
Let it Burn. But Keep it Balanced.
ABLAZE is for those who like their wine like they like their music: loud, layered, and with something to say. We believe in Paso Robles as a region of untapped power—a place where Cabernet can ripen wild and intense, but still carry the poise of a tightrope walker.
This wine is about immediacy. About elegance without pretense. We’re not chasing scores or playing the allocation game. We’re just making damn good wine—built to perform now, with enough backbone to evolve if you let it.
2022 ABLAZE
Cabernet Sauvignon
Paso Robles
Paso-grown. Napa-schooled. Ablaze with character.
The 2022 ABLAZE Cabernet is the brand’s manifesto in a bottle—dense, structured, and wildly drinkable right out of the gate. Grown in the warm contours of Paso Robles and handled with the steady hand of Robert Smith, it’s Cabernet that doesn’t wait for permission.
Tasting Notes
The nose roars open with black cherry, sun-drenched plum, and warm cinnamon bark, softened by wafts of violet and cured tobacco. On the palate, it’s rich and mouth-coating—dark fruit compote, bitter chocolate, scorched rosemary, and a hit of fine-grained tannins that linger just long enough to feel like they’re telling a story. The finish is deep, smoky, and structured—a match for grilled meats, bold conversation, or both.
93 Points, Decanter
It’s always a pleasure to find a Paso Robles Cabernet that strikes a balance between decadence and freshness, built on a spine of good acidity. That freshness, particularly when served at cellar temperature around 57 degrees, makes for an easy-drinking experience—and this wine delivers exactly that. Dark berry fruit, graphite, earth and wet river stone notes weave together over supple, polished tannins to create a bright and effusively delicious expression from this California AVA. Chocolate-covered figs and spiced up plum notes add further intrigue.
No cellaring required. Just a corkscrew and a spark.
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