Saxum Vineyards

James Berry Vineyard Red Rhône Blend

9.451 ratings

9.214 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

9.2

Well balanced! Bright red fruits with a hint of baking spice. Nice acid up front and rounds off on the finish.

Well balanced! Bright red fruits with a hint of baking spice. Nice acid up front and rounds off on the finish.

Aug 1st, 2015

9.5

Giant!

Giant!

Aug 1st, 2015

Bart Hansen - Dane Cellars

8.6

Huge wine in all senses, if not tasted with some of Chateauneuf du Pape's best might have showed better.

Huge wine in all senses, if not tasted with some of Chateauneuf du Pape's best might have showed better.

May 8th, 2015

Owner Frank's Wine

9.7

Pretty ridiculous...

Pretty ridiculous...

Feb 19th, 2015

9.1

Huge S 70% M 20% G 10%! Really rich, but at 15% ABV a little warmth. All said, a nice experience.

Huge S 70% M 20% G 10%! Really rich, but at 15% ABV a little warmth. All said, a nice experience.

Aug 24th, 2014

Rebecca McMahon

9.9

2005 vintage - tasting great!

2005 vintage - tasting great!

Jul 12th, 2014

8.4

Ripe blackberry and floral and cream nose. Overripe raisin and prune. Pretty tannic.

Ripe blackberry and floral and cream nose. Overripe raisin and prune. Pretty tannic.

Nov 7th, 2021

9.4

In magnum, big hit with the masses, no detailed notes as the night was getting late.

In magnum, big hit with the masses, no detailed notes as the night was getting late.

Dec 28th, 2017

Julie Wakefield

9.7

James Berry Vineyard - always a good choice

James Berry Vineyard - always a good choice

Jul 19th, 2017

9.0

2006 Vintage

2006 Vintage

Oct 21st, 2016