August 2006 Wine Tasting Notes: Paso Robles Syrahs.
2002 Pear Valley Syrah, Paso Robles.
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Deep vibrant ruby color with purple hue. A robust nose of chocolate, peppery spice and blackberries, is bound by lightly floral and oaky notes. The palate is an interplay of blackberry and currant on a firm toasty oak backbone. An upper medium body with plush tannins gives this wine lots of backbone. Peppery spice and blackberry flavors persist on the finish. Alcohol is a bit hot on the throat. |
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RWB Score: 90 breakdown 15.2% Alcohol $24.99 Retail (WineStyles Irvine) 200 Cases Produced. |
This is a full bodied Syrah. It is a hefty and flavorful wine and an ideal companion to barbecue or hearty, savory meat dishes. It will likely reach its peak in 5 - 10 years. Recommended to enthusiasts of bold wines. |
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Detail
This Syrah indicates much potential for Pear Valley. It was made by Josh Bergstrom of Bergstrom Winery in Oregon. It was aged 24 months in new and neutral, American and French oak barrels. The grapes for this wine came from the 18 acre block planted at Pear Valley in 1998.
Pear Valley Vineyard is a relative unknown growing Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon in western Paso Robles. The owners, Tom and Kathleen Maas are developing an on-site winery and tasting room for their 100 acre vineyard. Currently, Pear Valley releases are available through a number of retail establishments.
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5 points |
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Nose |
4 points |
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Palate |
4 points |
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Finish |
4 points |
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Tannins |
4 points |
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Acidity |
4 points |
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Alcohol |
3 points |
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Aging potential |
3 points |
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Overall quality |
9 points |
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