Saxum Vineyards

James Berry Vineyard Red Rhône Blend

9.513 ratings

9.42 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

9.4

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

9.3

Very good but need more time.

Very good but need more time.

Nov 11th, 2017

9.3

Incredible wine.

Incredible wine.

Apr 23rd, 2017

9.9

Wow! This is a CDP on steroids! Had it side by side with the Clos des Papes!!

Wow! This is a CDP on steroids! Had it side by side with the Clos des Papes!!

Jun 1st, 2016

9.5

Big and juicy. Love at first sight.

Big and juicy. Love at first sight.

Jan 31st, 2016

9.5

Not yet mailed out. McCusker is in love with Justin Smith, but who wouldn't be?

Not yet mailed out. McCusker is in love with Justin Smith, but who wouldn't be?

Aug 7th, 2015

Winemaker/Owner Eno Wines

9.4

Sasha had this 7 years ago

Sasha had this 7 years ago

Dec 4th, 2016

9.6

Thijs had this a year ago

Thijs had this a year ago

Nov 26th, 2022

Peter Zandbergen

9.6

Peter had this a year ago

Peter had this a year ago

Nov 26th, 2022

9.4

David had this 4 years ago

David had this 4 years ago

Jul 17th, 2020