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2003
Saxum Rocket Block James Berry Vineyard
(750ml)
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Producer: |
Saxum Vineyards
saxumvineyards.com
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| Appellation: |
Paso Robles - California - United States
(AVA)
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| Type: |
red
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| Varietal: |
Grenache
- Mourvèdre
- Syrah
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| Maturity: |
Drink |
| Rating: |
Outstanding |
| Est. Price: |
$121.00 |
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Tasting Notes:
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rated:
June 1, 2005
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Robert Parker
erobertparker.com
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98 points
"The 2003 Rocket Block James Berry Vineyard (50% Grenache, 40% Mourvedre, and 10% Syrah) is truly great stuff. All of the Grenache is aged in larger demi-muids, with the Syrah and Mourvedre kept in smaller barrels. A dense ruby/purple color is followed by a big, sweet, kirsch liqueur, creme de cassis, lavender, licorice, and pepper-scented bouquet. Reminiscent of a Chateauneuf du Pape with a New World twist, it possesses a fabulous texture, beautiful purity, and a seamless, voluptuous personality. It should age beautifully for a decade, assuming purchasers can keep their hands off of it that long. The 2003s were bottled about seven weeks before my visit, but I could hardly complain about the fact they weren’t “showing.” I highly recommend that wine enthusiasts who love Rhone Ranger wines pay a visit to the James Berry Vineyard, one of the true grand cru sites in the region. "
Best 2005-2015
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