Wine: 2013 Ledge Vineyards Syrah James Berry Vineyard
Estate: Ledge Vineyards
Vineyards: James Berry Vineyard
Location: Willow Creek AVA, Paso Robles, California
Winemaker: Mark Adams
Varietal: 100% Syrah
Varietal: 100% Syrah
Decant: Had been open for forty-five minutes prior to us arriving.
Location: The Vineyard in McLean - Ledge Vineyards Tasting on 11/18/2015.
Tasting Note:
Color: Deep and opaque ruby red with purplish hues.
Nose/Smell: A little bit of heat and petroleum in the nose to start. As it aired a little bit it got some floral notes added in the mix.
Palate/Taste: Lots of texture, definitely furry but almost like sandpaper with pepper and dark fruits. High tannins (7.5/10) and moderate body. Needs a number of years to integrate. Long finish that is a little rough.
Opinion: Some of the same fruit used in the the Saxum James Berry Vineyard, powerful stuff! I honestly would not touch this wine for another two years. Very powerful and it needs time. Easily cellar for ten years. Lots of potential with this wine.
Dates: 2017 till 2025
Rating: 91+
Price: $$ - $64.99
Tasting Note:
Color: Deep and opaque ruby red with purplish hues.
Nose/Smell: A little bit of heat and petroleum in the nose to start. As it aired a little bit it got some floral notes added in the mix.
Palate/Taste: Lots of texture, definitely furry but almost like sandpaper with pepper and dark fruits. High tannins (7.5/10) and moderate body. Needs a number of years to integrate. Long finish that is a little rough.
Opinion: Some of the same fruit used in the the Saxum James Berry Vineyard, powerful stuff! I honestly would not touch this wine for another two years. Very powerful and it needs time. Easily cellar for ten years. Lots of potential with this wine.
Dates: 2017 till 2025
Rating: 91+
