Villicana
Villicana produces estate-grown wines from Paso Robles, in San Luis Obispo County on California's Central Coast. The winery focuses on Rhône and Bordeaux varieties suited to the region's warm, dry climate. Its flagship Estate Grown Mourvédre and Estate Grown Syrah both earned 90-point ratings from Wine Enthusiast, reflecting the winery's commitment to these Mediterranean-style grapes. The Estate Grown Merlot rounds out the portfolio at 88 points. Paso Robles' elevation and diurnal temperature swings create conditions for ripe, structured reds with good acidity—a character evident in Villicana's lineup. The winery's focus on single varietals from estate vineyards underscores a direct relationship between terroir and final wine.
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Wine Enthusiast