Winemaker's Notes: 2009 James Berry Vineyard (57% Grenache, 31% Mourvedre, 12% Syrah). First of all, this latest rendition of our James Berry Vineyard has a new twist.  What am I thinking, you say?  Why mess with perfection?  Well, I think I have improved the JBV.  We aged a portion (60%) of the Grenache in a concrete tank.  It kept this portion of the blend incredibly pure and focused. When the final blend came together, the wine had all the great texture and soft tannins from the oak, but the concrete added a blast of pure unadulterated Grenache fruit.  I believe this wine will age incredibly gracefully, so be sure and put some away for 10-15 years, maybe more.

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