Villa Creek Cellars

High Road James Berry Vineyard Mourvedre Blend

9.2135 ratings
9.425 pro ratings
Paso Robles, Central Coast, California, USA
Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre
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, Beef, Chili & Hot Spicy, Hard Cheese, Pork, Pungent Cheese, Venison
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9.7

Saturated ruby-red. An expansive bouquet evokes fresh black and blue fruit preserves, cherry cola, exotic spices and potpourri; vanilla and licorice accents emerge with air. Deeply concentrated, mineral- and spice-accented blueberry, kirsch and fruitcake flavors are complemented by a hint of candied violet. Broad and seamless in texture, finishing with superb, floral-driven persistence and fine-grained tannins that lend discreet grip. (Josh Raynolds, Vinous, July 2022)

Saturated ruby-red. An expansive bouquet evokes fresh black and blue fruit preserves, cherry cola, exotic spices and potpourri; vanilla and licorice accents emerge with air. Deeply concentrated, mineral- and spice-accented blueberry, kirsch and fruitcake flavors are complemented by a hint of candied violet. Broad and seamless in texture, finishing with superb, floral-driven persistence and fine-grained tannins that lend discreet grip. (Josh Raynolds, Vinous, July 2022)

Jul 7th, 2022
Jay Kline

Popped and poured. A touch reductive. After about 15 minutes of air this bottle was rocking good. Blue and red fruits. Gorgeous texture. Tannins were firm but reasonable. Long finish that lasted minutes.

Popped and poured. A touch reductive. After about 15 minutes of air this bottle was rocking good. Blue and red fruits. Gorgeous texture. Tannins were firm but reasonable. Long finish that lasted minutes.

Apr 1st, 2019
Shawn R

Big boy! Rhône all the way.

Big boy! Rhône all the way.

May 6th, 2018
Jay Kline

These Villa Creek wines have continued to grow on me over the years. This was no exception. Lots of lip smacking fruit but executed in a style that sits very nicely with my palate.

These Villa Creek wines have continued to grow on me over the years. This was no exception. Lots of lip smacking fruit but executed in a style that sits very nicely with my palate.

Dec 29th, 2017
Shawn R

What could be wrong when you source fruit from this vineyard...

What could be wrong when you source fruit from this vineyard...

Oct 15th, 2017
Aaron Meeker

Sales & Marketing Vine Street Imports

8.9

VA... a bit much

VA... a bit much

Jul 14th, 2017
Jayme Henderson-Steese

Yes, please. Rich, concentrated raspberry with cloves, cocoa powder, and a chalky mouthfeel. Rich in body. Sumptuous is the word of the night here. Like gingerbread with raspberry sauce. #ahyeah #wine #villacreek #pasorobles #grenache #sommlife

Yes, please. Rich, concentrated raspberry with cloves, cocoa powder, and a chalky mouthfeel. Rich in body. Sumptuous is the word of the night here. Like gingerbread with raspberry sauce. #ahyeah #wine #villacreek #pasorobles #grenache #sommlife

3 people found it helpfulMay 14th, 2014
Caroline Chang

Row-bulls

Row-bulls

1 person found it helpfulAug 24th, 2014
Paul Lopez

I do remember....what a wine!

I do remember....what a wine!

1 person found it helpfulJul 29th, 2014
dk bowman

Balanced, subtle Rhone red from Villa Creek. Great tannin/structure vs many of the flashy well scored jam in a wine bottle Syrah becoming Paso's calling card.

Balanced, subtle Rhone red from Villa Creek. Great tannin/structure vs many of the flashy well scored jam in a wine bottle Syrah becoming Paso's calling card.

1 person found it helpfulMar 15th, 2014