Saxum 'James Berry Vineyard' GSM Red, Willow Creek District, Paso Robles, California 2020
Regular price
$225.00
Pickup available at DECANT Napa - 2999 Solano, Napa, CA
Usually ready in 1 hour
Saxum, founded by Justin Smith, is one of the most renowned producers in Paso Robles, crafting bold, powerful wines from Rhône varieties. The James Berry Vineyard is Saxums flagship site, known for its limestone-rich soils and ability to produce complex, structured wines with great aging potential.
- WINEMAKER: Justin Smith
- FARMING: Sustainable practices, dry-farmed, minimal intervention
- VARIETY: A blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre (GSM)
- TERROIR: James Berry Vineyard is located in the Willow Creek District of Paso Robles, with calcareous limestone soils that provide excellent drainage and contribute to the wines minerality and depth
- VINIFICATION: Hand-harvested, fermented with native yeasts, using whole-cluster fermentation to add complexity and structure
- AGING: Aged for 20 months in a mix of French oak barrels (60% new) to enhance richness and integrate tannins
- TASTING NOTES: Rich and intense, with layers of dark fruit like blackberry, blueberry, and black cherry, along with notes of licorice, black pepper, and garrigue. The palate is full-bodied with powerful tannins, balanced by vibrant acidity and a long, mineral-laden finish
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SCORES / ACCOLADES:
- Wine Advocate: 97/100 for its power, depth, and aging potential
- Jeb Dunnuck: 98/100 for its complexity, richness, and balance
Regular price
$225.00
Saxum, founded by Justin Smith, is one of the most renowned producers in Paso Robles, crafting bold, powerful wines from Rhône varieties. The James Berry Vineyard is Saxums flagship site, known for its limestone-rich soils and ability to produce complex, structured wines with great aging potential.
- WINEMAKER: Justin Smith
- FARMING: Sustainable practices, dry-farmed, minimal intervention
- VARIETY: A blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre (GSM)
- TERROIR: James Berry Vineyard is located in the Willow Creek District of Paso Robles, with calcareous limestone soils that provide excellent drainage and contribute to the wines minerality and depth
- VINIFICATION: Hand-harvested, fermented with native yeasts, using whole-cluster fermentation to add complexity and structure
- AGING: Aged for 20 months in a mix of French oak barrels (60% new) to enhance richness and integrate tannins
- TASTING NOTES: Rich and intense, with layers of dark fruit like blackberry, blueberry, and black cherry, along with notes of licorice, black pepper, and garrigue. The palate is full-bodied with powerful tannins, balanced by vibrant acidity and a long, mineral-laden finish
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SCORES / ACCOLADES:
- Wine Advocate: 97/100 for its power, depth, and aging potential
- Jeb Dunnuck: 98/100 for its complexity, richness, and balance