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2009

Saxum Bone Rock James Berry Vineyard

Tasted 23 January 2019 Central Coast · Paso Robles

Nearing almost a year since my last experience with this wine. It was in a "good not great" mood this go-around. The flavors were all there, but it took some serious coaxing and swirling to get them out in any sort of…

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Saxum
Tasting history

This bottle, other nights

10 April 2018 Two years ago to the day since I last had this wine; a wonderful progression since that time, with notes of blackberry compote, dark cassis,… 10 April 2016 PnP with high-toned red berry fruit notes of bitter cranberry, pomegranate, chalk, and brush. Extremely Grenache driven, with the bitterness of the…
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2019

Saxum James Berry Vineyard

Central Coast · Paso Robles Willow Creek District

A massive wine with massive booze. Wildberry whiskey and Cachaça cobbler. Wait for ten years and see what happens, or open now and use for a circus fire breathing act. This is a straight 4 on the…

Reviewed 25 May 2024
2005

Saxum Cuvée Rocket Block James Berry Vineyard

Central Coast · Paso Robles Willow Creek District

Chewy and earthy, with a road tar and sanguine thing going on. Finishes with a grainy texture that adds to the rustic profile. Past its prime, without knowing exactly what its prime might have looked…

Reviewed 25 May 2024
2020

Saxum White James Berry Vineyard

Central Coast · Paso Robles Willow Creek District

Double decanted 3 hours. Heat. Angular. Fruit muted. Some interesting honey and marzipan notes poke out, but not much depth to be had; a completely clipped finish. The 15.8% ABV is distracting at…

Reviewed 16 October 2023
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