Saxum Vineyards

James Berry Vineyard Grenache Blend

9.312 ratings

9.43 pro ratings

Paso Robles, Central Coast, California, USA

Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre, Counoise, Roussanne

Lamb, Chocolate & Caramel, Herbs, Soft Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Turkey, Pasta, Mushrooms, Veal, Tomato-Based, Chicken, Exotic Spices, Potato, White Rice, Duck, Nuts & Seeds, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Asian Cuisine, Salads & Greens, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, Quinoa, Pork, Fish, Cream Sauces, Chili & Hot Spicy, Pate, Shellfish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Beef, Hard Cheese, Pungent Cheese, Venison

Top Notes For

9.5

En Mag from @Mike R so much good stuffing. I prefer these Saxum JBs with ample bottle age and this was exemplary at 11 years. Roasted game meats, white pepper (on the bouquet and on the palate) and kirsch. Full bodied with finesse. I believe this is more than 50% Grenache. Big props.

En Mag from @Mike R so much good stuffing. I prefer these Saxum JBs with ample bottle age and this was exemplary at 11 years. Roasted game meats, white pepper (on the bouquet and on the palate) and kirsch. Full bodied with finesse. I believe this is more than 50% Grenache. Big props.

May 18th, 2019

9.1

Big, harmonious. 15.8% abv.

Big, harmonious. 15.8% abv.

Mar 12th, 2019

9.0

Nice fruits, a bit rough on the finish but smoothed out over time

Nice fruits, a bit rough on the finish but smoothed out over time

Jul 1st, 2017

9.8

Beginning of b-day week!
Great balanced wine🍷🍇👍

Beginning of b-day week!
Great balanced wine🍷🍇👍

Aug 16th, 2016

9.0

Wine is sleeping 😭. Bouquet was muted and taste profile was off too. Even after a 2 hour decant, wine wasn't giving much. Cellar for several more years. Hopefully the wine will wake up. In the meantime, drink your 2006 and 2007. They're both drinking beautifully.

Wine is sleeping 😭. Bouquet was muted and taste profile was off too. Even after a 2 hour decant, wine wasn't giving much. Cellar for several more years. Hopefully the wine will wake up. In the meantime, drink your 2006 and 2007. They're both drinking beautifully.

Apr 3rd, 2016

9.7

Matthew had this 7 years ago

Matthew had this 7 years ago

Dec 18th, 2017

9.0

Jeff had this 7 years ago

Jeff had this 7 years ago

Nov 5th, 2017

9.4

Bev had this 2 years ago

Bev had this 2 years ago

Mar 13th, 2023

Tim had this 8 years ago

Tim had this 8 years ago

Nov 25th, 2016

9.4

Rodolfo had this 7 years ago

Rodolfo had this 7 years ago

Jun 11th, 2018