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James Berry Vineyard er ejet af familien Smith. Vingården ligger cirka 10 miles fra Stillehavet med en gennemsnitlig højde på 1200 fod over vandet. Den består af en række skråninger med ler og muld, der dækker over en gammel havbund, komplet med fossiler af skaller og hajtænder.
James Berry Vineyard blandingen modner i 18-20 måneder på forskellige fade/tanke. Grenache-delen ligger i betontanke mens både Syrah, Mourvèdre og Counoise er i de mindre franske fade (Større del af de franske fade er nye). Vinen er rig og har flere lag – Hindbær og brombær fører vejen an efterfulgt af provenciale urter og bløde tætte tanniner. Vinen hældes på flasker ufiltreret. Saxum James Berry Vineyard laves på 33% Grenache, 32% Mourvèdre, 24% Syrah og11% Counoise
Vinen kan nydes her og nu / Kan nydes +15 år
Robert Parker (97)
Robert Parker (97) “Made from 33% Grenache, 32% Mourvèdre, 24% Syrah and 11% Counoise, the 2015 James Berry Vineyard Proprietary Red reveals a deep garnet-purple color and expressive nose of black currants, black cherries and mulberries with hints of baking spices, chocolate box, violets and Sichuan pepper. The palate is surprisingly elegant, with great intensity of flavors framed by soft, sensuous tannins and a lively line carrying the fruit and spices to a long, long finish.”
Jeb Dunnuck (96)
Jeb Dunnuck (96) “Checking in as a blend of 33% Grenache, 32% Mourvèdre, 24% Syrah and 11% Counoise, the 2015 James Berry Vineyard had just been bottled, but certainly wasn’t showing the worse for it. It’s deep ruby/purple tinged color is followed by an incredible bouquet of black raspberries, garrigue-like herbs, white pepper and spring flowers. Ethereally textured, silk, full-bodied and perfectly balanced, it has substantial tannin, yet they’re ripe, polished and fine, and it has a terrific finish. Like all great wines, it stays light and weightless on the palate, and will evolve for another decade or more.”
