Savory & James

Château Lynch-Bages

Grand Cru Classé Pauillac Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 1976

From a recently purchased owc showing the classic LB personality of red cherry, black berry fruit, cassis, leather, menthol, graphite, sweet savory spices & tobacco. This has been fully mature for a while where perfectly stored btls are still drinking well. — 21 days ago

Shay, Jan and 7 others liked this

Jean-Marc Burgaud

James Côte du Py Morgon Gamay 2014

Earthy and smoky. Aged well — 2 months ago

Ira and Tom liked this

Paul Jaboulet Aîné

La Chapelle Hermitage Syrah

This was surprisingly open & expressive with rich dark fruits, sweet on the palate, savory spice, meat, pepper mineral & violet — 3 months ago

Severn, Tom and 9 others liked this

Saxum Vineyards

James Berry Vineyard Syrah Blend 2014

Still a bit young. Definitely got more in the tank for the future. Good drinking now with ribs. — 4 months ago

Domaine Jamet

Côte-Rôtie Syrah 2012

Classic Jamet showing a concentrated, complex nose of red & black cherry, berry fruit, smoked meat, black olive, pepper, savory spice, mineral, menthol & violets. This is still on the youthful side that should keep developing for many more years. — a month ago

Rob, Shay and 11 others liked this

Château Cos d'Estournel

Saint-Estèphe Red Bordeaux Blend 1996

Drinking well showing black fruits, graphite, leather, wet earth, savory spice & sweet tobacco. No rush with plenty of years ahead — 2 months ago

Juan, Ira and 11 others liked this

Saxum Vineyards

Bone Rock James Berry Vineyard Syrah Grenache 2013

Exceptional blend. Mostly Syrah but the Grenache shines. Bold red with great depth. Lovely floral nose of violets and berries. Big winner tonight. — 4 months ago

Shay, Raul and 1 other liked this

Martin Woods

Jessie James Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021

This seems more integrated than the Hyland Vineyard, same vintage. Anyone have insight? — 2 months ago

Sarah Bignami
with Sarah
Serge, Sharon and 15 others liked this

Thierry Allemand

Cornas Reynard (R) Syrah 2008

Another great one from the master that has an elegant, silky mouthfeel showing red & black fruit, savory spice with notes of glycerin, pepper, olive, blood & violets — 2 months ago

Severn, Tom and 10 others liked this

Thierry Allemand

Chaillot Cornas Syrah 2015

Dark cherry, berry fruit with an elegant, floral mouthfeel showing sweet, savory spice, pepper, mineral, leather & violets — 4 months ago

Severn, Ira and 11 others liked this