James & Bell Winery
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
Paul Hobbs
Edward James Estate Chardonnay
Acid fresh tart juice, somewhat oaky, long complex finish with minerality — 8 years ago
Ledge
James Berry Vineyard Syrah 2014
Concentrated and complex. Wonderful Syrah. — 9 years ago
Château de Saint-Cosme
Little James Basket Press Vin de Pays d'Oc Grenache
What can I say? I love a granache. — 9 years ago
Sullivan Vineyards
Reserve James O'Neil Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
Another big hit here at Sullivan. Great wines here today. — 9 years ago
Bell Wine Cellars
Clone 6 Unfiltered Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
We had the 2013 Vintage on 5/2-3/21. This was a terrific full bodied, well balanced wine. Tastes of blackberry, plum, kirsch and vanilla on the palate. The tannins were smoothed out. A great example of the Napa floor. — 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
Medlock Ames
Bell Mountain Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
Nice bottle. Rounded out fruit and tannins, great pairing with Italian. — 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
Bell Wine Cellars
Canterbury Vineyard Syrah 2014
Nice smooth body 😉.
Jokes aside was shocked how good this Syrah is. Full bodied, chocolate covered in cherries (yes that way around) with a hint of cherries covered in chocolate mixed in with some plums (tastes like ripen in plum barrels?). Good intensity!
Goes well with spicy food , it stands it's ground in regards to density and volume. And taste. love it!
— 9 years ago
Saxum Vineyards
Bone Rock James Berry Vineyard Syrah 2009
Deep color. Intense nose of white chocolate, red cherries, some blue fruit and vanilla. Full body, beautiful balance and long finish. So good. — 9 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
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
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
Bell Wine Cellars
Claret Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
85 percent Cab with blend of complementary reds. Should age well. June 2018. — 7 years ago
Pax Mahle Wines
James Berry Vineyard Red Rhone Blend 2012
Love what Pax has done over the years. I have a few bottles of his 2003 Griffins Layer... It's a beautiful wine that is probably mind-blowing at this point; however, this wine shows restraint, refinement and a sense of place. Looking forward to owning a bottle in a few years. — 9 years ago
Charles Mires
Exceptional. Top 5 across all Bojo and tops of a great lineup from Burgaud. — 5 years ago