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2000 Saxum Bone Rock James Berry Vineyard
Syrah Blend
- USA
- California
- Central Coast
- Paso Robles
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Community Tasting Notes 29
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Charlie C Likes this wine: 97 points
July 25, 2021 - Simply splendid at 21 years since vintage. Vibrant red color. Dark fruited, aromatic nose, blackberries, cherries. Still intense fruit but with genuine elegance. Blackberries, blueberries, cherries, anise. Fine tannins, perfectly poised acidity, great balance. Finishes long, dark fruited and spicy. This could continue to develop for another 3 to 5 years and drink well long after that. Food brings out the cherry notes. 14.8% ABV but no heat at all. The bottle indicates 100% Syrah but I’ve been told there is a small portion of Mourvèdre blended in.
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Gabe Likes this wine: 92 points
September 1, 2019 - The first Saxum! Still going strong at 19 years old, While my palate has diverged from Saxum over the years they are still incredibly well made wines by a great guy who I hope continues to have great success. I had a couple bottles buried of this and as I was reorganizing the cellar figured I should drink one. I was pleasantly surprised that this was holding together so well.
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bugdoced Likes this wine: 91 points
August 21, 2019 - more intense and less faded than the previous bottle
rhone varietals with fading but still present earthy backbone
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bugdoced Likes this wine: 90 points
July 13, 2019 - cork dried and broke off so decanted
still some life and heart with well integrated tannins and fading but elegant fruit
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peternelson wrote: 89 points
June 19, 2016 - Good, but a bit unbalanced and lacks pure fruit. Either not a great vintage for this, or past its prime. B&J's
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California in the spotlight!, Issue #6, 11/30/2010 (link)(Saxum Bone Rock James Berry Vineyard) Subscribe to see review text.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2000
- Type Red
- Producer Saxum
- Varietal Syrah Blend
- Designation Bone Rock
- Vineyard James Berry Vineyard
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Central Coast
- Appellation Paso Robles
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 1 (1%)
- In Cellars 59 (37%)
- Consumed 100 (63%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
100% Like It 5 votes
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- ProducerSaxum
- VarietySyrah Blend
- VineyardJames Berry Vineyard
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionCentral Coast
- AppellationPaso Robles
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