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Saxum James Berry Vineyard Paso Robles Willow Creek 2015

Rhone Blends - Red from Paso Robles, Central Coast, California
WA 97
V 97
JD 96
15.5% ABV
Item # 331224

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$139.95

750ml
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97 points Lisa Perrotti-Brown (Wine Advocate): "Made from 33% Grenache, 32% Mourvèdre, 24% Syrah and 11% Counoise, the 2015 James Berry Vineyard Proprietary Red reveals a deep garnet-purple color and expressive nose of black currants, black cherries and mulberries with hints of baking spices, chocolate box, violets and Sichuan pepper. The palate is surprisingly elegant, with great intensity of flavors framed by soft, sensuous tannins and a lively line carrying the fruit and spices to a long, long finish. Drink: 2017-2030. (Sep 2017)"

97 points Josh Raynolds (Vinous): "Glass-staining ruby. Heady aromas of mineral-tinged dark berry liqueur, incense and roasted coffee, with a suave floral nuance adding brightness. Smoky, appealingly sweet and focused, offering palate-staining black and blue fruit and candied licorice flavors that are braced by juicy acidity and a late flourish of five-spice powder. Closes with outstanding clarity and floral-dominated persistence, leaving suave floral pastille and spicecake notes behind, eventually. Drink: 2022-2034. (Nov 2017)"

96 points Jeb Dunnuck: "Checking in as a blend of 33% Grenache, 32% Mourvèdre, 24% Syrah and 11% Counoise, the 2015 James Berry Vineyard had just been bottled, but certainly wasn’t showing the worse for it. It’s deep ruby/purple tinged color is followed by an incredible bouquet of black raspberries, garrigue-like herbs, white pepper and spring flowers. Ethereally textured, silk, full-bodied and perfectly balanced, it has substantial tannin, yet they’re ripe, polished and fine, and it has a terrific finish. Like all great wines, it stays light and weightless on the palate, and will evolve for another decade or more. (8/10/17)"
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97 points Lisa Perrotti-Brown (Wine Advocate): "Made from 33% Grenache, 32% Mourvèdre, 24% Syrah and 11% Counoise, the 2015 James Berry Vineyard Proprietary Red reveals a deep garnet-purple color and expressive nose of black currants, black cherries and mulberries with hints of baking spices, chocolate box, violets and Sichuan pepper. The palate is surprisingly elegant, with great intensity of flavors framed by soft, sensuous tannins and a lively line carrying the fruit and spices to a long, long finish. Drink: 2017-2030. (Sep 2017)"

97 points Josh Raynolds (Vinous): "Glass-staining ruby. Heady aromas of mineral-tinged dark berry liqueur, incense and roasted coffee, with a suave floral nuance adding brightness. Smoky, appealingly sweet and focused, offering palate-staining black and blue fruit and candied licorice flavors that are braced by juicy acidity and a late flourish of five-spice powder. Closes with outstanding clarity and floral-dominated persistence, leaving suave floral pastille and spicecake notes behind, eventually. Drink: 2022-2034. (Nov 2017)"

96 points Jeb Dunnuck: "Checking in as a blend of 33% Grenache, 32% Mourvèdre, 24% Syrah and 11% Counoise, the 2015 James Berry Vineyard had just been bottled, but certainly wasn’t showing the worse for it. It’s deep ruby/purple tinged color is followed by an incredible bouquet of black raspberries, garrigue-like herbs, white pepper and spring flowers. Ethereally textured, silk, full-bodied and perfectly balanced, it has substantial tannin, yet they’re ripe, polished and fine, and it has a terrific finish. Like all great wines, it stays light and weightless on the palate, and will evolve for another decade or more. (8/10/17)"
Product SKU 331224
Producer Saxum
Country United States
Region California
SubRegion Central Coast
Appellation Paso Robles
Varietal Rhone Blends - Red
Vintage 2015
Size 750ml
Color Red
Blend 33% Grenache, 32% Mourvèdre, 24% Syrah, 11% Counoise
ABV 15.5%
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