2019 Jacob's Ladder
2019 was a classic vintage for Paso Robles, a slightly mild growing season led to warm temperatures in the final quarter of the season. This shows well in the co-fermented blend of Dubost Estate fruit. Growing conditions allowed all the fruit to be harvested together, showing both vegetal pepper and luscious fruit. A blend of both whole cluster fruit and whole berry, it shows all of what this vineyard, on which we have spent so many hours, is capable. A recent Double Gold Medal and Best of Class winner at the Orange County Wine Society Competition, the states biggest wine competition, it was listed in the top 5 out of 1800 entries.
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2019
Varietal
50% Syrah, 25% Malbec, 25% Petite Verdot
Appellation
Adelaida AVA
Vineyard Designation
Dubost Estate
Harvest Date
10-26-2019
Aging
29 Months in 60% New French oak Aged Sur Lees
Bottling Date
4-4-2022
Alcohol %
15.75
Wine Enthusiast
91
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Appearance: Medium purple - unfined & unfiltered
Aroma & Flavor: Green peppercorn, dusty, chocolate, black cherry, dried vanilla, graphite, tea
Structure: Dry medium bodied with a long finish
Awards
Best of Class - Double GOLD - 98 pts -Sunset International Wine Comp. 2023 //
Best of Class - Double GOLD - 95 pts -OC Wine Society 2022 // 91 pts -Wine Enthusiast 2022 //
GOLD - Central Coast Wine Competition 2023 //91 pts - Vinous 2023
Production Notes
30% Whole cluster-30 day fermentation-10% Saignée- Native Yeast
120 cases produced.
Winemaker Notes
Drink now though 2032
Other Notes
Jancis Robinson - 16/20
“Tasted blind. Deep opaque purple. Savoury and citrusy – it still has all the black and blue fruit but also has dried lemon peel, citronella, sagebrush and lavender aromas. Rich, plummy, sweet fruit on the palate with moderate acidity. Interesting how much citrus there is here.”