Growing Conditions

Paderewski Vineyard, Paso Robles
100% Syrah | Clone 174 | 100% Block B

Paderewski Vineyard:

Travel just west of Paso Robles, and you will find Paderewski Vineyard: 67 acres of undulating, steep, limestone rich hillsides within 570 rural, spring-fed acres. In the early 1900’s, this vineyard was cherished and farmed by world-renowned pianist, Polish diplomat, and vintner, Ignacy Jan Paderewski. Fast forward a century, and this property stood forgotten and fallow. Lucky for us, in 2004, we became the stewards of this amazing piece of property.

Planted: 2004 Acreage: 95 under vine, 570 total Soils: limestone, calcareous, rocky pH: low to mid 8 AVA: Paso Robles District: Willow Creek Red Varietals: Grenache, Mourvedre, Petite Sirah, Syrah, Tempranillo, and Zinfandel White Varietals: Grenache Blanc, Picpoul Blanc, and Viognier

Palate

Block B has its usual graceful muscle with an incredible level of gorgeous Syrah fruit rounding out its chewy texture and an unmistakable earthiness.

Aging

Aged for 22 months in 56% new French oak

Ratings & Awards

98/100

Jeb Dunnuck


97/100

Jeb Dunnuck


96/100

Wine Advocate

Jeb Dunnuck


93/100

Wine Spectator

James Laube


92/100

Wine Advocate

Antonio Galloni


92/100

Vinous

Antonio Galloni


91/100

Vinous

Antonio Galloni