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2013 Grenache Purisima Mountain Vineyard

Wine Details
Place of Origin

United States

Ballard Canyon, Santa Barbara County

California

Color

Red

Grape/Blend

Grenache

Vintages
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Reviews & Tasting Notes

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2016 - 2019

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This is a strong set of wines from Steve Beckmen. In particular, I was quite impressed with the 2014 Syrahs because of their energy and precision. The 2014 Cuvée Le Bec, the estate's entry-level red, also points to a strong vintage here. Slight changes in cooperage, and less oak influence overall, have started to pay dividends. Within the context of Ballard Canyon, and especially compared to Jonata and Stolpman (both of which are neighbors), the Beckmen Syrahs are a bit more restrained in style.

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Steve Beckmen excels with deep, powerful wines. Beckmen's estate vineyards are in Los Olivos and on Purisima Mountain in Ballard Canyon. I was impressed with what I tasted this year. In particular, the 2013 Syrah and Syrah-based reds are impeccable as well as absolutely delicious.