2018 Saxum James Berry Vineyard

Community Tasting Notes (34) Avg Score: 95.0 points

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  4/22/2024 - ELH wrote: 96 Points

  Wonderful blend of Rhone varietals: 64% Grenache, 16% Mataro, 14% Syrah, 6% Carignan. Needs to air out for an hour in advance. Even better on the second day.

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  3/29/2024 - tourproto Likes this wine: 95 Points

  My very first bottle from Saxum. Decanted and immediately drank with friends at the Ghost Tree Grill at Bandon Dunes. Incredible nose and mouthfeel right off the bat. Was amazing by itself and with food (Kurobuta pork chops). I don’t think I have ever had a better wine. My dinner companions put it in the top 3 all time for them.
  
  This was my very first vintage purchased from Saxum and I haven’t drunk a single bottle until now. I had spent so much $$$ on Saxum wine without ever tasting it, I decided I needed to try at least one bottle to see if it made sense for me to continue buying more, effectively “sight unseen”.
  
  Fortunately or unfortunately, depending on your POV, I will be buying as much Saxum as I can under allocation in the future. It was that good and was worth the wait.

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  3/3/2024 - mrsl500 Likes this wine: 96 Points

  Decant 1.5-2 hrs. Open .5 hr. VG nose, Structure, prevelant smooth tanin. Does NOT disappoint. Long finish. Would Buy again. Lasts till end. 96.5+

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  10/23/2023 - MOCGator wrote: 96 Points

  Just a fabulous Passo ganache blend. Huge fruit and huge acidity with wonderful length at the finish. Black pepper, but not overly so.

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  9/12/2023 - Mootsie Likes this wine: 91 Points

  Drink now for its vibrancy. Popped and poured. Drinkable right out of the gate.
  
  Unfortunately alcohol bitterness and bite are very noticeable on the finish. Bummer.

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