2013 Ledge Vineyards Syrah James Berry Vineyard

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

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

2013 Ledge Vineyards Drive

Wine: 2013 Ledge Vineyards Drive
Estate: Ledge Vineyards

Vineyards: James Berry Vineyard and Messina Vineyard

Location: Willow Creek AVA, Paso Robles, California

Winemaker: Mark Adams
Varietal: 45% Syrah, 30% Mourvedre, and 25% Grenache

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: Light crimson.
Nose/Smell: Starts off with some dark berries, such as blackberries. and a slight note of violets. 
Palate/Taste: A lot more dark fruits than the previous wines. Lots of blackberries and blueberries. More together than the Adams Ranch or James Berry. Moderate tannins (6/10) and moderate body with a moderate lingering finish.
Opinion: Second favorite of the wines today. This is mainly based off approachability. Time would still help this wine to fully integrate and could cellar for up to ten years.
Dates: Now till 2025
Rating: 92

Price: $$ - $43.99

2013 Ledge Vineyards Zinfandel Dante Dusi Ranch Vineyard

Wine: 2013 Ledge Vineyards Zinfandel Dante Dusi Ranch Vineyard
Estate: Ledge Vineyards

Vineyards: Dante Dusi Ranch Vineyard

Location: Templeton Gap AVA, Paso Robles, California

Winemaker: Mark Adams
Varietal: 100% Zinfandel

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: Light ruby red, lighter than I expected for a young zinfandel.
Nose/Smell: Who doesn't love flowers? This wine loves flowers! Complete onslaught of violets and lavender.
Palate/Taste: Slow attack as it starts in the palate. Then very thick at the end as it reaches the finish. Slightly meaty too. Moderate plus tannins (6.5/10) and full bodied with a long lingering finish.
Opinion: Honestly would have never guessed that this was a zinfandel. My favorite of the night and definitely interested in trying this again one day. Delicious zinfandel and I honestly have not had much luck with them in the past. Very enjoyable wine out of Paso Robles. Again here is another a great wine that needs at a couple years to fully integrate and could cellar for close to six or so.
Dates: Now till 2021
Rating: 92

Price: $$ - $43.99

2013 Ledge Vineyards Syrah Adams Ranch Vineyard

Wine: 2013 Ledge Vineyards Syrah Adams Ranch Vineyard
Estate: Ledge Vineyards

Vineyards: Adams Ranch Vineyard

Location: Willow Creek AVA, Paso Robles, California

Winemaker: Mark Adams
Varietal: Almost entirely Syrah with a bit of Mourvedre and Grenache

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: Light purplish red.
Nose/Smell: I do love the nose. Lots of black peppercorn, earthy. Is a little tight and needs time to open up.
Palate/Taste: Moderate tannins and moderate body.  Slight minerality in the finish. A little tight and furry.
Opinion: Very interesting vineyard with sandy soil and is owned by Mark Adams. This wine had its ups and downs. Definite up? The nose, I love the pepper, earthy notes it had going on. Downside? The minerality in the finish. All in all a great wine that needs at least a few years to fully develop and could easily cellar for ten. 
Dates: Now till 2025
Rating: 91

Price: $$ - $53.99

2014 Ledge Vineyards Grenache Blanc G2 Vineyard

Wine: 2014 Ledge Vineyards Grenache Blanc G2 Vineyard
Estate: Ledge Vineyards

Vineyards: G2 Vineyard

Location: Willow Creek AVA, Paso Robles, California

Winemaker: Mark Adams
Varietal: 100% Grenache Blanc

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: Clear pale yellow.
Nose/Smell: Lots of tropical fruit like guava.
Palate/Taste: Light to moderate acidity accompanied with a smooth body. Very smooth and refreshing mouth feel. Not sharp at all. Moderate to light finish, very smooth, a little silky. Not thin or thick.
Opinion: This was just a short tasting with light notes at The Vineyard in McLean. For being in 100% stainless steel I was expecting a little more metal or minerality. Basically like licking a steel pole. But none of that here and for me that means no migraine! I could see this as a great summer wine out by the pool
Dates: Now till 2016
Rating: 88

Price: $ - $21.99