Ballast Stone is a new winery in market. The name of the winery comes from the area around the vineyard sight that was were ballast's were made for boats. Not being aquatic by nature I think they were used to keep the cargo from shifting in transit by placing weight evenly.
Riesling 2007 diesel oily petrol, things you can get from certain soils. not a lot of fruit and acidity though.
Shiraz dill and vanilla and oak...all the things that come from too much oak or oak chips...some pretty fruit flavors though and a hint of cocoanut which came through on the next wine.
Petite Verdot...a Bordeaux varietal that I find from Australia now and then, again pretty flavors, much more integrated than the Shiraz.. again with a mocha/cocoa/coconut finish...sweet i guess
Cabernet Sauvignon dark colors in the glass, red fruits on the palate and a quick finish... some tannins but ....
StoneMason wines which is their second label because it was the stone masons who obviously cut out the ballast stones...i guess
Chardonnay unoaked and uninteresting...some ml but a little syrupy
Shiraz...actually the best of the bunch...fruit a touch of anise and nice acidity..not cloying like its big brother..
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