Torrin
Torrin produces wines in Paso Robles, the warm, sun-soaked heart of California's Central Coast. The winery focuses on Rhône and Iberian varieties—Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Tannat, and Graciano—grapes that thrive in the region's diurnal temperature swings and well-draining soils. The Maven, a Grenache-Mourvèdre-Syrah blend, represents the winery's approach to structured, age-worthy reds. Tsundere layers Syrah, Tannat, Grenache, and Cabernet Sauvignon into a complex expression of the terroir. Le Devoir pairs Graciano with Syrah for a wine of restraint and mineral tension. Wine Advocate has rated these releases, recognizing their depth and precision. Paso Robles' continental climate—hot days, cool nights—allows these varieties to develop full phenolic ripeness while maintaining acidity and freshness, hallmarks of the region's finest work.
Critics
Wine Advocate, Decanter