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Saxum James Berry Vineyard 2016
Saxum James Berry Vineyard 2016, 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 55% Grenache, 24% Mourvèdre, 13% Syrah, and 8% Counoise
- Vinen er muligvis den bedste GSM der nogensinde er kommet fra Californien
- Vinen kan nydes fra 2020-2035 (Stort lagrings-potentiale)
Robert Parker (95-97)
Robert Parker (95-97) “The 2016 James Berry Vineyard Proprietary Red is beautiful, reflecting this vintage’s synergy with Grenache, wafting from the glass with notes of wild cherries, kirsch, spring flowers and licorice. On the palate, it’s full-bodied, rich and firm, with a deep core and chewy, stony structure that is going to demand some patience. The finish is juicy and mouthwatering. The 2016 is a blend of 55% Grenache, 24% Mataro, 13% Syrah and 8% Counoise, and it’s maturing in 61% new puncheons, 26% amphorae and the balance in used wood.”
Jeb Dunnuck (100)
Jeb Dunnuck (100) “One of the greatest GSM blends to ever come out of California is the 2016 James Berry Vineyard, which is 55% Grenache, 24% Mourvèdre, 13% Syrah, and 8% Counoise. This sensational wine reminds me of the 2016 Mon Aïeul from Pierre Usseglio with its awesome perfume of sweet blackberry and cassis fruits, smoke meats, exotic spice, licorice, and garrigue-like aromas and flavors. Deep, rich and layered on the palate, with a massive core of sweet fruit, this beauty builds with time in the glass and has incredible purity of fruit, a mix of richness and elegance that’s hard to describe, sweet tannins, and a huge finish. It’s every bit as impressive as the 2007 was on release. It needs a decant if drinking any time soon and should be at its best from 2020-2035. Hats off to Justin Smith for this incredible wine! I finished my note with “the greatest GSM blend from California, ever.”
