Saxum Vineyards

James Berry Vineyard Red Rhône Blend

9.4512 ratings
9.3113 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
Alex Lallos

Owner No Limit Fine Wines, Private Wine Consultant

9.4

Freaking fabulous! A little disjointed at first but with air it turned into something complex and remarkable. A little hot but that’s to be expected. Really well balanced, super silky fine grained tannins and just awesome texture overall

Freaking fabulous! A little disjointed at first but with air it turned into something complex and remarkable. A little hot but that’s to be expected. Really well balanced, super silky fine grained tannins and just awesome texture overall

Aug 20th, 2023
Mike R
9.5

Wine nerd herd and Friday night in Iowa

Wine nerd herd and Friday night in Iowa

May 25th, 2019
Shawn R

Reminds me of the 06 Reva-not as much heft yet layers upon layers. Has another 10 years in it.

Reminds me of the 06 Reva-not as much heft yet layers upon layers. Has another 10 years in it.

Jan 4th, 2019
Matt Austin

Owner/Winemaker, Grosgrain Vineyards, Walla Walla, WA

9.5

After a couple hours this was singing. Best Saxum I’ve had, better than more vaunted vintages.

After a couple hours this was singing. Best Saxum I’ve had, better than more vaunted vintages.

Dec 17th, 2017
Alex Lallos

Owner No Limit Fine Wines, Private Wine Consultant

9.2

This wine is so different compared to its youth. I remember a lush, jammy, sexy wine full of cassis, dark fruit and vanilla. Now it carries some nuance. Sous bois on the nose with cedar, tobacco, leather and dried cherry. I prefer the young and slutty version but this is really delightful nonetheless. Would be interested to revisit in another 10 years

This wine is so different compared to its youth. I remember a lush, jammy, sexy wine full of cassis, dark fruit and vanilla. Now it carries some nuance. Sous bois on the nose with cedar, tobacco, leather and dried cherry. I prefer the young and slutty version but this is really delightful nonetheless. Would be interested to revisit in another 10 years

Dec 1st, 2017
Bill Bender

Hello gorgeous!! Still kicking ass on day 3.

Hello gorgeous!! Still kicking ass on day 3.

Sep 22nd, 2017
Robert McCall

Uber complex aromas soar from the glass. Black/blue fruits, tobacco, spice, violet, earth. This complexity carries over like a palate coating blanket tucked in with spice and silky tannin. Just a youngster but rewarding nonetheless. Looking forward to seeing how these mature.

Uber complex aromas soar from the glass. Black/blue fruits, tobacco, spice, violet, earth. This complexity carries over like a palate coating blanket tucked in with spice and silky tannin. Just a youngster but rewarding nonetheless. Looking forward to seeing how these mature.

Jul 16th, 2017
James Parker Huston, CWE

Sommelier Charlie Palmer

9.9

Yahtzee.

Yahtzee.

3 people found it helpfulApr 13th, 2014
David MacMillan

Good start to the weekend

Good start to the weekend

1 person found it helpfulJan 31st, 2015
V M
9.5

Great nose of crushed red berries and violets with cherries, a medley of berries, glycerine, and a hint of meat drippings on the palate. Finish is long and full of minerality. Awesome wine and drinks great right now

Great nose of crushed red berries and violets with cherries, a medley of berries, glycerine, and a hint of meat drippings on the palate. Finish is long and full of minerality. Awesome wine and drinks great right now

1 person found it helpfulSep 6th, 2014