| Best of Region, Collectible, Consistently High Quality, Critic's Choice, Cult Status, Limited Production! |
Cellaring Potential Drink Now or Cellar Midterm (5-8 years) |
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Comments
High Road is always a blend of our best James Berry Vineyard Barrels. If you are not familiar with this vineyard, you will be well acquainted after enjoying this wine. James Berry Vineyard is the life blood of our good friends Terry and Pebble Smith and their son and daughter-in-law Justin and Heather. Located about 6 miles east of the town of Paso Robles, this vineyard is blessed with nearly perfect conditions for growing Rhone varieties: rolling hills, limestone rock soils, warm summers with cool evenings, gentle breezes, cooling ocean fogs and passionate owners. The Grenache always shows more weight and texture than is typical for this grape. The Syrah off James Berry is reminiscent of that of the northern Rhone and the Mourvedre always captivates with its austerity and leathery finesse. This vineyard rocks!
Blend: 40% Grenache, 40% Syrah and 20% Mourvedre
Oak: 75% new French
Appearance: Deep ruby
Nose: Rich red and black fruits, hints of kirsch, boysenberry pie with a lard crust!
Palate: Juicy is a constant descriptor when enjoying a mouthful of this High Road. The fruit is incredibly pure and robust. Rich jammy flavors of dark berries and spice lead to a smooth lingering, mineral-like finish. Drink now and for the next 5-7 years.
"The 2005 High Road from that fabulous site, the James Berry Vineyard, is a blend of 40% Grenache, 40% Syrah, and 20% Mourvedre. Elegant cassis and kirsch notes intermixed with some spring flowers and spice jump from the glass of this dark ruby/slightly purple-tinged wine. Intensely flavorful, medium-bodied, and beautifully pure, this is a winner in a very French, finesse style with a judicious touch of wood. Drink it over the next 5-7 years." - 92 points, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
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