Expect blackberry, plum, dark cherry, black pepper, vanilla, and a touch of smoked meat from the Syrah component, with full body and ripe tannins. The 2020 vintage in Paso Robles was challenging due to wildfires; producer-by-producer quality varied.
- Varietal
- Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah blend (Treana Red has historically been a Cab/Syrah blend; recent vintages may have shifted composition)
- Region
- USA / California / Paso Robles
- Body
- Full
- Style
- dry red, ripe, oak-aged
The producer
Treana is a Hope Family Wines label (the same family behind Austin Hope and Liberty School). Treana Red has historically been one of Paso Robles' best-known Cab/Syrah blends.
What critics say
Treana receives consistently solid reviews as a well-made Paso Robles red, often scoring in the low- to mid-90s.
Pairing
BBQ ribeye, lamb sausage, smoked brisket