2018 Jada Vineyard Jersey Girl Syrah, Paso Robles California

The 2018 Jada Vineyard Jersey Girl Syrah is a distinctive Paso Robles red from Jada's Willow Creek District estate, showcasing the winery's focus on Syrah and Rhône-inspired wines. The blend is composed of 94% Syrah, 5% Viognier, and 1% Graciano, with the Viognier and Graciano adding aromatic lift and complexity to the dominant Syrah. Jada describes Jersey Girl as its clearest expression of terroir and Syrah, crafted in a Côte-Rôtie style to balance dark fruit, spice, and savory character. The wine earned 96 points from Jeb Dunnuck and 93 points from Wine Advocate.

Deep blackberry and boysenberry flavors are complemented by pepper, violets, candied orange, bacon fat, coffee, and subtle earthy and toasted notes. The palate is medium-full bodied, ripe and supple, with fine-grained tannins, balanced acidity, and an elegant, savory finish. Aged for 16 months in French oak, including 45% new oak, this is a polished and expressive Paso Robles Syrah that pairs beautifully with braised beef, grilled steak, lamb, pork, sausages, roasted mushrooms, barbecue, and aged cheeses.