Spring Sale Get Up to 20% on selected items

2022 The Squad Red Blend Paso Robles

The 90-point Paso Robles red blend that goes where a straight Cab can't — Petite Sirah muscle, Syrah smoke, and dark fruit.

Medal graphic

2022 The Squad Red Blend Paso Robles

The 90-point Paso Robles red blend that goes where a straight Cab can't — Petite Sirah muscle, Syrah smoke, and dark fruit.

Retail $45
$30
/ bottle
You save $15
  • 90 Points Wine Enthusiast — Paso Red Blend Done Right
  • Sustainably Grown in the Heart of Paso Robles
  • BHW Has the Lowest Price Anywhere!
  • Free Shipping on 12 or More Bottles
Find out more
In Stock 672 bottles remaining
FREE Ground shipping over 12+ Bottles
Satisfaction guaranteed Love every bottle or we make it right
Image of 2022 The Squad Red Blend Paso Robles 2022 The Squad Red Blend Paso Robles
$45
$30
/ bottle
You save $15

About The Wine

Most Paso Robles wineries will tell you the land is special. Rob Murray actually bet his livelihood on it. A lifelong agriculturalist who arrived in Paso with more conviction than capital, Murray built Tooth & Nail from the ground up — farming the estate himself, fighting the elements, and refusing to make wine he couldn't be proud of in a region that doesn't give anything away easily. The vineyards are sustainably farmed: hand labor instead of herbicides, deficit irrigation to concentrate the fruit and conserve water, 1% of profits pledged to 1% for the Planet. Director of Winemaking Jeremy Leffert runs the cellar with the same seriousness — clean extraction, honest oak, wines that taste like where they came from.

The Squad Series is what happens when a winery decides to make its best affordable wine instead of its most marketable one. Leffert's brief was simple: wines so good people drink them on a Tuesday, not save them for an occasion. Each bottle is sustainably grown, packed with genuine Paso Robles character, and finished with an Augmented Reality label — scan it with the Tooth & Nail app and the character on the label comes to life with music and exclusive content. Leffert described the Squad as the wine equivalent of a great old pair of blue jeans. You'll know exactly what he means after the first glass.

The 2022 Squad Red is what Leffert builds when one variety isn't the answer. Fifty-eight percent Cabernet Sauvignon for structure and dark fruit; 25% Petite Sirah for density and grip; 15% Syrah for the savory thread that runs through the finish. Twelve months in French oak at 15% new, bottled unfined and unfiltered. Wine Enthusiast gave it 90 points and called it complex — dark fruit, toasted wood, dried herbs, and a tarry kick that keeps the fruit honest.

Find out more

At A Glance

Varietal:
Cabernet Sauvignon
Region:
Paso Robles
Sub-Appellation:
Paso Robles
Alcohol:
14.5%
Size:
750ml

TASTING NOTES

What's in the Glass

PAIRS WITH
Ribeye · Ribs · Lamb

Mouthfeel & Acidity

Light Body Full Body
 
 
 
 
 
Low Acidity High Acidity
 
 
 
 
 
Soft Tannins Firm Tannins
Dry Sweet

Cabernet Sauvignon (58%), Petite Sirah (25%), and Syrah (15%) from sustainably farmed, estate-grown Paso Robles vineyards. Aged 12 months in French oak barrels (15% new), bottled unfined and unfiltered. The nose opens with dark cherry, tobacco leaf, and subtle oak. On the palate: currant, black plum, and pomegranate, backed by a meaty, savory undercurrent of dried herbs and black pepper. Tannins are dense and focused, with natural acidity that keeps the fruit clean and the oak from dominating. Long, herb-edged finish.

CRITIC REVIEWS

What the Critics Said

"This red blend satisfies both thirst and one's pocketbook. Jammy aromas of strawberry and blueberry are wrapped in toasted wood and light herb scents. There is ample oak spice on the palate, giving warmth to the baked red-fruit flavors, with a dusting of oregano and thyme on the finish." ~90 Wine Enthusiast

THE PRODUCER

Tooth & Nail

Tooth & Nail Winery is a distinctive Paso Robles producer known for crafting bold, expressive wines that reflect the region’s warm climate and diverse terroir.

Housed in a striking castle-inspired winery, Tooth & Nail focuses on Rhône and Bordeaux varietals, combining rich fruit flavors, balanced structure, and an adventurous spirit that has made it a standout name on California’s Central Coast.

Hero graphic

Related categories

Explore Big Hammer Wines

THE BHW WINE CLUBS

Most people never get access to someone who actually knows wine.

5,000+
wines tasted yearly
25 years
inside the global trade
4%
make the cut
1 of 415
Italian Wine Ambassadors worldwide
Wine pack

Founder Wine Club

  • 12 bottles per quarter, personally selected
  • Quarterly tasting notes
  • Member pricing on all single bottles
  • Priority allocation on limited releases
  • Access to the BHW member newsletter
$417 / month
You receive $500+ in wine value monthly
Join the Founder's Club
$4,999 billed once • 12-month membership • Shipping included
Wine pack

President’s Wine Club

  • Everything in Founder's Club, plus:
  • Private quarterly tasting call with Greg
  • Access to pre-release allocations
  • Comparable market value exceeding $12,000 annually
$833 / month
You receive $1000+ in wine value monthly
Join the President's Club
$9,995 billed once • 12-month membership • Shipping included
Medal graphicMedal graphicMedal graphicMedal graphicMedal graphicMedal graphic