Saxum Vineyards
James Berry Vineyard Grenache Blend
Paso Robles, Central Coast, California, USA
94 that leans into 95.
42% Grenache, 24% Mourvedre, 21% Syrah, 8% Coundise & 3% Roussanne. 15.8% ABV but drinks like 14.5-14.9. Pairing is Allen Brother’s Cowgirls.
This has nice evolution & integration.
It is ripe, juicy, lush grapey, very Grenache style with a bit of funk-gym locker. Blackberries, black raspberries, stewed plum, spiced dark cherries, cherries, deep, dark spices, black pepper, tary notes, steeped fruit tea, dry leaves, cigar with ash, dry, crushed rocks, dry river stone, limestone minerals, clove, dark spice, cinnamon stick, mid berry cola, liquid violets, lavender with dark & red flowers, excellent waterfall acidity. Balanced, excellent tension, richness, elegance and refined polish.
94 that leans into 95.
42% Grenache, 24% Mourvedre, 21% Syrah, 8% Coundise & 3% Roussanne. 15.8% ABV but drinks like 14.5-14.9. Pairing is Allen Brother’s Cowgirls.
This has nice evolution & integration.
It is ripe, juicy, lush grapey, very Grenache style with a bit of funk-gym locker. Blackberries, black raspberries, stewed plum, spiced dark cherries, cherries, deep, dark spices, black pepper, tary notes, steeped fruit tea, dry leaves, cigar with ash, dry, crushed rocks, dry river stone, limestone minerals, clove, dark spice, cinnamon stick, mid berry cola, liquid violets, lavender with dark & red flowers, excellent waterfall acidity. Balanced, excellent tension, richness, elegance and refined polish.
Like taking a bite out of the berry bowl. Filled with fig jam
Like taking a bite out of the berry bowl. Filled with fig jam
Nov 18th, 2017
2014 Vintage. 15.8% ABV. Saturday’s splurge. Amazing wine.
2014 Vintage. 15.8% ABV. Saturday’s splurge. Amazing wine.
Mar 28th, 2022
Big red fruit with pepper character and a long and balanced palette.
Big red fruit with pepper character and a long and balanced palette.
Sep 9th, 2021
Dark and inky body. Purple rim. Cherries, oak, spice and dark fruit on the intense nose. Full body, with chewy tannins. Long finish.
Dark and inky body. Purple rim. Cherries, oak, spice and dark fruit on the intense nose. Full body, with chewy tannins. Long finish.
May 25th, 2020
Stunning. This vintage is one of Justin’s more complex blends - 42% grenache, 24% mourvedre, 21% syrah, 8% cunoise, and 5% roussanne - but it is so well integrated. Brilliant aromatics that combine white flowers, violet, and dark berries all at once, the palate is seamless, transitioning from bright on the front end to a deep, evolving wine through the finish. This has many years of development ahead of it, and while it’s still young right now, it is amazing once you let it open up in the glass. Awesome.
Stunning. This vintage is one of Justin’s more complex blends - 42% grenache, 24% mourvedre, 21% syrah, 8% cunoise, and 5% roussanne - but it is so well integrated. Brilliant aromatics that combine white flowers, violet, and dark berries all at once, the palate is seamless, transitioning from bright on the front end to a deep, evolving wine through the finish. This has many years of development ahead of it, and while it’s still young right now, it is amazing once you let it open up in the glass. Awesome.
Oct 7th, 2019
2014 opened up after 30 minutes and just destroyed all Paso benchmarks. I highly recommend being a heathen and drinking this ASAP to get the full rush of dark fruits, Kirsch, and lovely blueberry fruit on the front palate. Nothing better out of Paso.
2014 opened up after 30 minutes and just destroyed all Paso benchmarks. I highly recommend being a heathen and drinking this ASAP to get the full rush of dark fruits, Kirsch, and lovely blueberry fruit on the front palate. Nothing better out of Paso.
Aug 18th, 2019
44th birthday with the most beautiful lady
44th birthday with the most beautiful lady
Nov 17th, 2018
Young, ripe, teeth staining, tanic, long finish, dark fruits..
Young, ripe, teeth staining, tanic, long finish, dark fruits..
Apr 30th, 2018