John Michael "Two Vessels" 2020 Red Blend "Red For The Crew", Paso Robles

Red For The Crew 2020 by John Michael wears its name lightly—a tribute to service, grounded in Paso’s grit, not dramatics. The compositional blend—40% Zinfandel, 40% Petit Sirah, 10% Malbec, 10% Petit Verdot—echoes the communal spirit: no single note dominates, each contributes to the collective whole. 

From the pour, the wine’s presence is immediate yet understated. Blackberry and plum offer depth, with hazelnut and a trace of leathery warmth weaving through. The scent is nigh indistinct from place—Paso’s dusty air, a breath of dusk-warmed stone. 

On the palate, it doesn’t swell—it moves with intention. Dark fruit unfolds in waves, never flooding. The tannins lace through like weathered rope—supportive, taut, ready to hold whatever comes next. And through it all, a pine note and incense hint—Paso’s sun meets its evening shadows.

This is not Cabernet for spotlight. Oceangoing strength meets part-time sweetness. It’s a bottle meant for late barrels at a firepit, for conversations that don’t rush, for meals that stay on the table long after the last plate is cleared.

John Michael “Two Vessels” 2020 Red for the Crew—Paso roots, gentle might, shared only in quiet company.