Redline 2004 Blue Oaks Syrah
From the Winery
"Redline" is a term for maximum engine revolutions. Used in the context of auto racing & harkening back to winemaker Larry Roberts' racing photographer days - it also implies top performance, which Larry is dedicated to achieving with Redline Wines.
Balance, density, richness, structure, complexity - the Redline winemaking philosophy is centered around creating wines without excesses, always striving to showcase the character of the variety and the vineyard. Our goal is to craft wines not necessarily designed for instant gratification, but which will show well in their youth and continue to improve over time.
Tasting Notes
From the get go, this wine has been all about savory plum-blueberry fruit infused with dusty mocha-earth spice notes and supporting oak texture. The low-yield concentration of flavors in the grapes resulted in a much more terroir-influenced profile in the finished wine, which shows great balance and density at moderate alcohol. The fruit was mature and flavorful at what would typically be a lower-than-optimal sugar level for Paso Robles Syrah. Rather than trying for a high-sugar, high-alcohol Paso Robles "jamball" style, the Redline effort was focused on emphasizing vineyard character. As it developed, elements of red fruit spice and smoked meat appeared. Elegant and complex, this wine shows a side of Paso Robles Syrah character rarely seen.
| Composition | 100% Syrah, Blue Oaks Vineyard |
| Appellation | Paso Robles |
| Alcohol | 13.8% |
| Production | 62 cases |
| Awards | 88 Hanes Wine Review, Feb 2007 |
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