Wild Horse Winery & Vineyards
James Berry Vineyard Syrah
Paso Robles, Central Coast, California, USA
The James Berry Vineyard was planted in 1981, but didn't have any Syrah until 1990, so this would have been one of the first productive vintages from those vines (some Syrah from the San Bernabe Vineyard in Monterey was blended in as well hence the Central Coast designation.) Kenneth Volk was the winemaker for Wild Horse at this time and he did a really nice job. Clocks in at an un-Saxum-like 13.1% alc. Just starting to brown at the rim. Refreshing acidity and fresh dark fruit profile with nice savory and tertiary notes. I'd place the peak for this a few years ago, but still drinking well and a nice conversation piece.
The James Berry Vineyard was planted in 1981, but didn't have any Syrah until 1990, so this would have been one of the first productive vintages from those vines (some Syrah from the San Bernabe Vineyard in Monterey was blended in as well hence the Central Coast designation.) Kenneth Volk was the winemaker for Wild Horse at this time and he did a really nice job. Clocks in at an un-Saxum-like 13.1% alc. Just starting to brown at the rim. Refreshing acidity and fresh dark fruit profile with nice savory and tertiary notes. I'd place the peak for this a few years ago, but still drinking well and a nice conversation piece.
Feb 3rd, 2017