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2003 Justin Vineyard Syrah |
| Vintage | 2003 |  Label 1 of 7   | |
| Type | Red | ||
| Producer | Justin Vineyard (web) | ||
| Variety | Syrah | ||
| Designation | n/a | ||
| Vineyard | n/a | ||
| Country | USA | ||
| Region | California | ||
| SubRegion | Central Coast | ||
| Appellation | Paso Robles | ||
| UPC Code | 733952997301 |
| Community Tasting History |
Community Tasting Notes (average 87.6 pts. and median of 88 pts. in 22 notes) | |
| Tasted by lewisrise on 1/31/2010 & rated 90 points: (22 views) | |
| Tasted by pepeelvis on 1/30/2010: medium to full straight forward syrah. plenty of fruit left but not sure it will improve (68 views) | |
| Tasted by dmaharaj on 1/10/2010 & rated 89 points: nice ruby red color. some hints of fruit, maybe some earth and a dash of white pepper. a little more dry than the 2002 but also a little more fruity. able to compare them both at the same time and enjoy this just a little bit more. a little spice and pepper on the back and this one has more of a finish than the 02. overall though, i appreciated them both and the age definitely took some of the bite off from their earlier youth (70 views) | |
| Tasted by sumshark on 11/26/2009 & rated 87 points: (80 views) | |
| Tasted by Whine-Oh on 10/30/2009 & rated 84 points: Almost starting to turn a brownish hue. Typical Paso, big red jammy fruits on the nose that only opened more as the evening progressed. Seemed to still have a significant amount of tannins hanging on. A bit disjointed upon opening, but seemed to integrate better after a half hour or so. Weird short finish that did not seem to change for the better after an hour of being open. Lots to like even though it does not compare to the reserve 02 I had last year. Still a nice qpr from winebid. (185 views) | |
| Tasted by up4wine on 6/5/2009 & rated 87 points: Extremely tannic for a syrah, which tended to hide the usual fruit forward efforts of Paso Robles entries. Underlying fruit seems substantial. This one needs a few more years in the bottle before trying it again. Went fairly well with barbecued ribs and coleslaw. (304 views) | |
| Tasted by Anonymous on 12/24/2008 & rated 91 points: Blueberry, mineral, cocoa, pepper and a floral quality on the palate with a gamy and leathery nose. Give it a little time and the palate becomes a little dry and leathery with blueberry and other elements still there but integrating. This wine went strange places. Started out with California fruit + Old World detail and then I noticed the nose had that rotting fruit; almost Grenache smell. The palate became a little sweeter (candied red fruit) but it seemed to get acidic and warm. I liked it better at first, but regardless this was a pleasure to drink no matter what. After being open a while it became tannic and closed. The fruit subdued by tannin and now resembles plum. That is why I don’t decant; look at all I would have missed. I would like to try again in 2-3 years. (378 views) | |
| Tasted by BuffaloBandit on 8/20/2008 & rated 86 points: (289 views) | |
| Tasted by RedWineReviews on 9/2/2007 & rated 86 points: Very good but not exceptional. Tight tannins overwhelmed the fruit. Did a vertical with the 2004. (760 views) | |
| Tasted by theferb on 7/22/2007 & rated 87 points: (480 views) | |
| Tasted by fishkabob on 7/15/2007 & rated 89 points: (481 views) | |
| Tasted by winelovr2001 on 7/2/2007 & rated 86 points: Decent, not great. Overripe fruit and spice on the nose. Very stemmy but a good everyday drinking wine. (832 views) | |
| Tasted by cobystilp on 3/3/2007 & rated 86 points: Only had one glass tonight and vacuvin'd. Opened after drinking 2003 Caymus CabSav. Dried prune, blueberry and beef jerky nose. Tasted very tanic for a Syrah. It had a very odd aftertaste on the finish. On the second night it had mellowed a lot but the backend was still very odd. It almost seemed like there was a pure Alum streak that clung to your pallete and wouldn't let go. I hope the other bottles are better. (883 views) | |
| Tasted by mmurry on 8/26/2006 & rated 86 points: California Coastal Wineries! (Farpointe Cellar): This one was very disappointing. It tasted more like a Cab than a Syrah. The nose had lots of raspberry and plums, along with a bit of cherry and vanilla. The palate was way out of balance. Too much oak, with just a little bit of raspberry and spice. It did have solid tannins, and a long finish. (1293 views) | |
| Tasted by trankin on 8/3/2006 & rated 88 points: Nice raspberry nose with good spice - cinnamon and white pepper. Big and fruit-driven, with a small amount of silky tannins and a bit of a spice component. (1242 views) | |
| Tasted by Paul-Richard on 6/15/2006 & rated 88 points: (1016 views) | |
| Tasted by Deryl on 4/30/2006 & rated 89 points: (1156 views) | |
| Tasted by cmr on 4/6/2006 & rated 90 points: (1193 views) | |
| Tasted by diablo on 2/22/2006 & rated 88 points: An extremely concentrated fruit bomb. A big, luscious wine with a lot of creamy vanilla and candied cherry flavors. Light wood, spices, cloves, and some citrus. Creamy mouthfeel with extremely soft tannins. Might've gone a little overboard with the malolactic fermentation, but nonetheless an enjoyable mid-week wine. (1617 views) | |
| Tasted by LegendaryL on 1/4/2006 & rated 88 points: (1338 views) | |
| Tasted by CP on 7/23/2005 & rated 87 points: Solid wine. Decanted for about three hours before it really came alive. Dark reddish brown with a slight purple tone, kind of cloudy, kind of weighty. Not a whole lot on the aroma, real slight meat and perfume. Palate feels more plummy than anything else, but spice doesn't take long to kick in and intensify, then the tannins grab hold and lead to a decent blackberry finish. Not a lot to it, but nice. Could use a year or two. (1705 views) | |
| Tasted by slaintebmr on 6/25/2005 & rated 88 points: Typical Justin wine with great depth. The wine starts out with loads of fruit, but has enough tannins in it to give it a big mouth feel. Finishes soft. It got better as it opened. This is a big syrah with a lot goin on it. (1753 views) |
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About red wine Varietal article (Wikipedia) | (Wines Northwest) WineAmerica (National Association of American Wineries) | Free the Grapes! California Wines (Wine Institute of California) California is one of the most diverse wine regions in the world, with almost 100 grape varieties grown in almost 10 viticultural areas, including dozens of different microclimates and soil types, as well as a very individualistic set of winemakers, many with international experience, which adds to and deepens that diversity. Central Coast Wine Growers Association Paso Robles Wine Country Alliance Set apart by unique climate and geography, Paso Robles Wine Country provides prime growing conditions for more than 40 varietals planted over 26,000 acres of vineyards. More than 170 wineries craft this fruit into premium wines, gaining recognition around the world. The fruit, the wines and the distinct environment have quickly made Paso Robles California's third largest and fastest growing wine region. |
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