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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