Carlisle Winery & Vineyards

James Berry Vineyard Syrah

9.254 ratings
9.016 pro ratings
Paso Robles, Central Coast, California, USA
Syrah
Top Notes For
Al Shikoh

dark purple; dark berries, espresso, smoke, bacon fat, black pepper; full bodied, great concentration, fine tannins, 15.3% ABV; sourced from Saxum’s James Berry Vineyard, the Carlisle block is planted to Syrah clones 470 and 174

dark purple; dark berries, espresso, smoke, bacon fat, black pepper; full bodied, great concentration, fine tannins, 15.3% ABV; sourced from Saxum’s James Berry Vineyard, the Carlisle block is planted to Syrah clones 470 and 174

Oct 30th, 2019
Martin Redmond

With beguiling blackberry, baked blueberry, black olive, licorice, and with some time in the glass violet aromas on the palate its elegant,and fresh with an alluring texture with focused blackberry, blueberry compote , and vanilla flavors. If you're thinking Paso means it's not cool climate you'd be wrong. The James Berry vineyard is actually quite cool thanks to a considerable marine influence. 15% alcohol.

With beguiling blackberry, baked blueberry, black olive, licorice, and with some time in the glass violet aromas on the palate its elegant,and fresh with an alluring texture with focused blackberry, blueberry compote , and vanilla flavors. If you're thinking Paso means it's not cool climate you'd be wrong. The James Berry vineyard is actually quite cool thanks to a considerable marine influence. 15% alcohol.

1 person found it helpfulDec 10th, 2015
Lee Lightfoot

Big and silky.

Big and silky.

Aug 21st, 2016
Sasha Verhage

Winemaker/Owner Eno Wines

9.4

Smoooth... W grilled lamb. Perfect.

Smoooth... W grilled lamb. Perfect.

May 25th, 2015
Morgan Twain-Peterson

Winemaker Bedrock Wine Co., Partner Under the Wire

8.7

After two days open is starting to show etched beauty.

After two days open is starting to show etched beauty.

Sep 2nd, 2014
Paul Mason

Fruit forward paso syrah very fun fruity wine and delish as are all of Carlisle's wines.

Fruit forward paso syrah very fun fruity wine and delish as are all of Carlisle's wines.

Jan 26th, 2014
Bryan Kesting

This is still humming. Still has plenty of dark berry on the palate.

This is still humming. Still has plenty of dark berry on the palate.

Jan 23rd, 2024
Bryan Kesting

Still going strong. Dark berry liquor and soft tannins.

Still going strong. Dark berry liquor and soft tannins.

Jan 7th, 2024
Doug Griffin

This is a steal of a Syrah. Corivan pour from the cellar. Ready to go but leaving my other bottles. This has so much more to give. Right now, blueberry pie, touch of briny olive wrapped up in a crust. Five spice and candied…just wow

This is a steal of a Syrah. Corivan pour from the cellar. Ready to go but leaving my other bottles. This has so much more to give. Right now, blueberry pie, touch of briny olive wrapped up in a crust. Five spice and candied…just wow

Apr 1st, 2023
Michael Sinowitz

Ripe fruit but core tannins and iron. Tasty but still young

Ripe fruit but core tannins and iron. Tasty but still young

Sep 24th, 2016