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Dunmore Springs

Paso Robles Geneseo District · Grenache Blanc · est. 2005 · 9,000 cases · blind-tasted

“Grenache Blanc grown entirely on the estate and poured without an appointment, which is two rarities in one Geneseo afternoon.”

=19rank of 187 $93avg bottle 13wines rated Blindtasting

= shared rank: 11 producers score 91

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Crux Score

Dunmore Springs in one line

Dunmore Springs is a Grenache Blanc producer in the Paso Robles Geneseo District of the Paso Robles AVA, California. Cruxvine scores it 91 out of 100 — 6 points above the Paso Robles median of 85 — ranking it =19 of 187 producers in the appellation (tied with 10 other producers). Its strongest category is wine quality (92); its weakest is transparency (85). The average bottle costs $93, against a regional median of $69. Tasting: 8575 Airport Rd, Paso Robles · Sat–Sun 10:00–16:00 · walk-ins welcome · $35 tasting, waived on purchase. Cruxvine has no financial relationship with Dunmore Springs; bottles were purchased at retail.

How the Crux Score works · All 10 producers in Paso Robles Geneseo District · All 187 in Paso Robles

The five stars

Sub-scores · 0–100
Sweep the bars to read what each one measures.
Wine quality92
Consistency92
Tasting room92
Value for price86
Transparency85

Crux Score 91 is these five weighted, not their average. The weighting is published.

Visiting

Tasting room facts
Where

8575 Airport Rd
Paso Robles, CA · Paso Robles Geneseo District

Hours

Sat–Sun 10:00–16:00
Walk-ins welcome

Tasting fee

$35 per person
Waived on purchase

On site

No dogs · Food served
Tasting room scored 92

Drinking window

2023 estate bottling
Sweep the band to read any year.
NOW
202320282034
Drinkable to 2032Peak 2024–2027

Vintage record

Grenache Blanc, scored by year
Sweep the years. Click one to lock it as a reference.
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15
92
16
92
17
98
18
92
19
85
20
93
21
89
22
88
23
93
24

2020 carries smoke exposure from the August complex fires. We score bottles, not intentions.

Every producer in the appellation is scored for each of these years. See the whole Paso Robles vintage record, or what 2020 cost every producer here.

Disclosure

Transparency is a scored category
Our relationship

Dunmore Springs is not a Cruxvine customer. Bottles purchased at retail.

Sample

13 wines assessed, poured blind across two sessions.

Ownership & sourcing

Mid-State Beverage Co.. Reports 100% estate-grown fruit.

Additions

Discloses fining and filtration only. Transparency scored 85.

Questions

Answered from the scored record

Is Dunmore Springs worth visiting?

Cruxvine scores Dunmore Springs's tasting room 92 out of 100 and the winery 91 overall, ranking it =19 of 187 in Paso Robles. Its tasting room score is above the Paso Robles median of 83. Grenache Blanc grown entirely on the estate and poured without an appointment, which is two rarities in one Geneseo afternoon.

How much is a tasting at Dunmore Springs?

Tasting at Dunmore Springs costs $35 per person, waived with a bottle purchase.

Do you need a reservation at Dunmore Springs?

No — Dunmore Springs takes walk-ins. It is open Sat–Sun, 10:00–16:00.

What wine is Dunmore Springs known for?

Dunmore Springs is a Grenache Blanc specialist. Cruxvine assessed 13 of its wines, poured blind, and its best-scoring vintage on record is 2018 at 98 points.

When should you drink Dunmore Springs?

The 2023 bottling drinks from 2024 and is at peak between 2024 and 2027, holding to about 2032.

Does Dunmore Springs serve food?

At Dunmore Springs, food is served.

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