Chris James Cellars

Tobin James

French Camp Paso Robles Zinfandel 2019

Light fruit aroma, intense deep nearly opaque purple, jammy and thick with notes of raspberry and strawberry. Delicious. — 2 years ago

Tobin James

James Gang Reserve Paso Robles Zinfandel 2015

Maybe stored too long. Not the jammy big nose fruit forward wine I was expecting. Still quite nice. — 4 years ago

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Bollinger

James Bond 007 Brut Champagne 2002

A great vintage and has aged well. Developed a lovely golden colour. A long finish and a full fruit flavour, mainly stewed Granny Smith apples but also some berries, also hints of toast and brioche — 5 years ago

Tobin James

Notorious Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

2016. Valerie discover this wine at her Von’s. It is our go-to second wine, and many a time, our first wine. Dry and sophisticated for a $15 bottle of wine. — 6 years ago

Tobin James

James Gang Reserve Paso Robles Syrah 2013

Deep inky red. Berries and bold. Very nice — 7 years ago

Tobin James

Silver Reserve Paso Robles Lagrein 2013

2014. As always, consistently fruit forward full of dark fruit the makes you want to have another glass. It has the smooth mouth that goes so well with meat. — 8 years ago

Saxum Vineyards

James Berry Vineyard Syrah Blend 2016

Shay A
9.5

I’ve got lots of love for these wines, but I always struggle with when to open. They are fantastic young and equally fantastic with age. Jeb said of this wine, “the greatest GSM blend from California, ever.”, and stamped it with a perfect score. Strong praise, and while I’m not there, I don’t regret opening this.

Consumed from decanter the first 2-3hrs before decanting back to bottle and finishing the remaining third later in the evening. Much better later in the day. Wound up tight initially. Classical high end Paso with this distinct airy-jammyness. So much going on with squeezed blackberries, peppercorn, lots of kirsch. Some garrigue. Mouth coating and a total wave of flavor on the palate…black fruit, cherry cordial, cherry drizzled smoked meats. It’s both supremely juicy and hauntingly tannic at the finish. Even with time to open, the ABV makes itself known, but you know that going in. If you like the style, it’s hard to beat.
— 3 years ago

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Jean-Marc Burgaud

James Côte du Py Morgon Gamay 2017

Exceptional. Top 5 across all Bojo and tops of a great lineup from Burgaud. — 5 years ago

Saxum Vineyards

James Berry Vineyard Rocket Block Grenache Syrah 2005

2005 Vintage. 16.4% Alcohol. 93% Grenache, 7% Syrah. Wow, this wine was stunning. Cork broke in two using the lever screwpull but saved it with a hand corkscrew for the remaining half inch. Even under the intact wax cap. Found it hidden in double deep racking on the white/rose side of my cellar. Big fruit and velvety mouthfeel. Not obviously hot, but packed a punch! — 6 years ago

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Tobin James

Rock N Roll Paso Robles Syrah 2014

Another excellent Tobin James everyday wine. Aromas of fruit and berries, inky black, well balanced. Very nice — 7 years ago

Saxum Vineyards

James Berry Vineyard Grenache Blend

Always a blast!! — 7 years ago

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Ledge

James Berry Vineyard Syrah 2014

Concentrated and complex. Wonderful Syrah. — 9 years ago

Tobin James

Reserve James Gang Paso Robles Cabernet Franc 2017

Inky black. Moderate fruity aroma. Dark fruit flavors of blackberry and blueberry. Nice — 3 years ago

Tobin James

Dusi Vineyard Zinfandel 2017

Fruit forward and jammy with light tannins — 3 years ago

Tobin James

Fat Boy Paso Robles Zinfandel 2017

Just will say that it is near perfect with a peppery steak. — 5 years ago

Kinero

Rustler James Berry Vineyard Roussanne 2017

Very interesting Roussanne. Saline notes, good minerals, sweet finish. Pretty complex. — 6 years ago

Chris Ringland

Dry Grown Barossa Ranges Shiraz 2009

Chris Ringland 's wines are balanced and complex. I'd put them against any old world Syrah. — 8 years ago

James Bryant Hill

Central Coast Pinot Noir 2014

Decent Pinot. Not great. — 9 years ago