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2017 Saxum "James Berry Vineyard" Paso Robles Rhône Blend

SKU #1474082 99 points Jeb Dunnuck

Outer quote mark I was able to taste the 2017 James Berry Vineyard beside the perfect 2016 and there’s not much difference between these two sensational wines. The 2017 reveals a deep ruby color as well as more straight, focused, yet beautifully concentrated style that reveals gorgeous black raspberry and blackberry fruits interwoven with pepper, spring flowers, earth, and incense. Inner quote mark (11/2019)

97 points Vinous

Outer quote mark Dark, vivid ruby. Highly perfumed, mineral- and spice-accented aromas of ripe dark berries and incense show superb definition, and hints of cola and candied lavender build in the glass. Shows superb depth and energetic lift in the mouth, offering powerful cassis, cherry preserve, black raspberry and floral pastille flavors and a suggestion of spicecake. Finishes with a jolt of juicy acidity, building sweetness and velvety tannins that lend shape to a strikingly long, blue fruit- and floral-dominated finish. (JR) Inner quote mark (2/2020)

96 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

Outer quote mark The 2017 James Berry Vineyard Red is made up of 55% Grenache, 29% Mataro, 13% Syrah and 3% Carignan. It was made with 13% whole cluster and aged 21 months in various vessels including 48% new oak and 28% foudres. Medium to deep ruby, it has bombastic raspberry, cranberry, strawberry and pomegranate candy aromas with pure notes of garrigue, dried roses, orange oil, potpourri and an undercurrent of amaro character. The intense, medium to full-bodied palate explodes with nuanced flavor layers in a finely grained frame, with seamless freshness on the long, super perfumed finish. Wow! It's hard to choose a favorite between the 2016 and 2017 vintages—they're both spectacular. (EB) Inner quote mark (2/2020)

95 points Wine Spectator

Outer quote mark A deep, detailed wine, with a potent personality. This is stylishly structured, offering rich, full-bodied blackberry, dark mocha and smoky mineral notes that build tension toward supple tannins. (TF) Inner quote mark (4/2020)

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2017 Saxum "James Berry Vineyard" Paso Robles Rhône Blend

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Varietal:

Rhone Blends

Country:

United States

- When people consider domestic wine, they normally think about the state of California. The fine viticultural Region within California, including the Napa Valley, Sonoma, Santa Cruz Mountains, Mendocino and Santa Barbara, are capable of growing grapes of world-class quality. But there's plenty of fabulous wine coming from other states, too. Oregon, Washington and New York are also causing eyebrows (and glassware) to be raised around the world.

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California

- With the explosive growth that California's wine industry has seen the past several years, it's easy to view winemaking and grape growing in the Golden State as a recent phenomenon. And while it's true that California's viticultural history is brief compared to several European countries, this state's roots date back well over 200 years. Due to the enormous response to California wine within the United States and worldwide, there are thousands of excellent and diverse wines being produced within the state each year.

Specific Appellation:

Paso Robles

- Located about halfway between San Francisco and Los Angeles, this inland AVA enjoys a sunny and hot growing period while its seaside neighbors hang in the fog. Zinfandel is the traditional red grape of choice, though cabernet, chardonnay, and Rhône varietals are gaining favor. Most are made in a fruit-forward, early drinking style.