Pax Mahle Wines

James Berry Vineyard Red Rhone Blend

9.150 ratings
9.023 pro ratings
Paso Robles, Central Coast, California, USA
Red Rhone Blend
Tomato-Based, Pasta, Salami & Prosciutto, Mushrooms, Onion, Pungent Cheese, Venison, Hard Cheese, Lamb, Pork, Beef
Top Notes For
Jake Hajer

This has not aged well. Smells of wormwood, cheap black licorice, and a touch of dog poop. With air, softened to reveal cherry.

This has not aged well. Smells of wormwood, cheap black licorice, and a touch of dog poop. With air, softened to reveal cherry.

Jul 18th, 2023
Scott Barber

Wine Educator Meadowood Napa Valley

9.1

Ripe, tasty grenache blend from one of California's great vineyards. Not what I always go for but really fun to drink every once in a while.

Ripe, tasty grenache blend from one of California's great vineyards. Not what I always go for but really fun to drink every once in a while.

Jul 22nd, 2017
Beau Carufel

Winemaker/Owner Random Wine Company

9.1

Still just a baby and showing it. Lots of rough tannins but very nice pure fruit underneath

Still just a baby and showing it. Lots of rough tannins but very nice pure fruit underneath

1 person found it helpfulJan 16th, 2016
Bill Ward

Ah youth! Large and in charge one minute, mineral elegance the next. A 2010 that's very promising

Ah youth! Large and in charge one minute, mineral elegance the next. A 2010 that's very promising

1 person found it helpfulDec 26th, 2015
Daron Watson

kirsch, blueberry compote, cherry cola, hint of exotic spice, & a finish floating btwn lavender, Tahitian vanilla bean & chalk

kirsch, blueberry compote, cherry cola, hint of exotic spice, & a finish floating btwn lavender, Tahitian vanilla bean & chalk

1 person found it helpfulNov 24th, 2015
Punky Mahle

2012 JBV red - this Grenache blend is seriously delicious. Firm yet graceful. Decanted and enjoyed

2012 JBV red - this Grenache blend is seriously delicious. Firm yet graceful. Decanted and enjoyed

1 person found it helpfulNov 21st, 2015
Nat Gunter

Winemaker Cultivate Wines

9.3

Phuckin yummy

Phuckin yummy

1 person found it helpfulApr 28th, 2015
Nathaniel DiMaggio

Rich, dark fruit. Came around with a good 40 minute decant. Would visit again in 5 years.

Rich, dark fruit. Came around with a good 40 minute decant. Would visit again in 5 years.

Jan 22nd, 2017
Henrik Poulsen

15.1% alc. 138 cases produced.
90% Grenache, 10% Mourvedre.

15.1% alc. 138 cases produced.
90% Grenache, 10% Mourvedre.

Oct 30th, 2016
Gerich Fellermann

Sales Grassroots Wine Wholesalers

9.3

Exuberant minerality and playfully serious dark fruits

Exuberant minerality and playfully serious dark fruits

Jan 16th, 2015