James Cole

Copain

James Berry Paso Robles Roussanne 2004

Stunning. Slight oxidative note blew off after a quick decant. buttery. Tropical fruit and apricot. Waxy texture. Enough acid still there to keep the finish going and going. — 4 years ago

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Tobin James

James Gang Reserve Paso Robles Syrah 2010

2010 vintage. Great wine, albeit $55. Got in the 2013 club shipment. Complex and smooth. 15% abv. Glad I saved it and am pretty impressed! — 6 years ago

Sullivan Vineyards

Reserve James O'Neil Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Another big hit here at Sullivan. Great wines here today. — 8 years ago

Moccagatta

Cole Barbaresco Nebbiolo 2005

Chocolate, capers and meadow grass. Absolutely outstanding! Sourness of evening mountain, balanced tannins and freshness. Rare to find such excellent wine. — 8 years ago

Tobin James

Reserve James Gang Paso Robles Cabernet Franc 2009

Delicious zin that hits all the rights tastes. — 9 years ago

Paul Pirruccello

Paul Pirruccello

This is a zin, not a cab franc.

Three Sticks

The James Sta Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2012

Because... It's Valentines Day! — 9 years ago

Tobin James

Silver Reserve Paso Robles Lagrein 2011

The inky black/garnet '11 Tobin James Lagrein 'Silver Reserve' is a new varietal for me. This Italian grape is quite Syrah-like with concentrated dried plum, blackberry, black tea and spice box aromas. Rich and chewy with a nice dollop of sweet oak on the mid-palate. Medium finish with lingering dark fruit on the back end. Looking forward to my next bottle. — 9 years ago

Julia James

California Pinot Noir 2012

This is such a smooth and delicious Pinot noir . You can taste subtle fruit . Really could just so sip this wine . Reasonably priced at about $12 — 11 years ago

Bedrock Wine Co.

Erster Zweieiiger Zwilling Cole Ranch Riesling

Started off tight with honey and came across a little sweet. As it opened up Bosc pear and apple came to the forefront with orange peel. Had with banh mi and tum yum soup. — 4 years ago

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Tobin James

5 Paso Robles Malbec Blend

Always a winner. The Tobin version of a Bordeaux. 5 grapes, all delicious. Combine them together for a masterpiece. A great bottle. — 6 years ago

James Bryant Hill

Central Coast Pinot Noir 2014

Decent Pinot. Not great. — 7 years ago

James Cole

Napa Valley Malbec

Claire Gabaldon
9.4

With rain clouds approaching and an autumn chill in the air, it was time to roast beef and dig out something delicious from my collection. I was curious to see how a Malbec would age and am happy to report that this one did very well. Big lush fruit with sweet tannins providing elegant structure and a long finish. — 8 years ago

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William Cole Vineyards

Cuvée Claire Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2001

Meat feast! Flavors came out when paired together. 🍷 — 8 years ago

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Kelby James Russell

Nutt Road Vineyard Dry Rosé 2013

This was a surprisingly good rose from NY. — 9 years ago

Copain

James Berry Paso Robles Syrah 2007

Black magic! black earth and fruit and pepper — 10 years ago

Saxum Vineyards

Bone Rock James Berry Vineyard Syrah Grenache 2009

V M
9.4

This a big boy no holds bard Syrah dominated blend from JS. What blows me away about this very talented young super star winemaker is he truly adapts his wine making style to the vintage. Each year is unique with its own optimized signature. This wine is a big brooding effort in which dark cherry, black plum and sweet tobacco dominate. There are cloves and cinnamon on the long drawn out finish. The tannins are formidable and this will benefit from another couple years in the bottle. Give it at least an hour in the decanter if u drink it now. This wine continues to evolve in my glass. Such a talented wine maker, I'm sorry I just discovered this producer only recently. His 2007 James berry vineyard is the only wine I have ever tasted that I consider perfection. — 10 years ago

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Roman Sukley

Roman Sukley

I've touted Justin before as the next Manfred Krankl. Prodigious, concentrated but perfectly balanced wines.
V M

V M

Well said

Tobin James

Reserve James Gang Paso Robles Primitivo

Delicious Jammy Berries, blackberry, spice, wood, vanilla, what a nice nose after sitting in the glass for a while. — 5 years ago

Tobin James

James Gang Paso Robles Reserve Zinfandel 2013

Layered and with bold bursts of blueberry and plum this Zin is sure to delight — 6 years ago

Ledge

James Berry Vineyard Syrah 2014

Concentrated and complex. Wonderful Syrah. — 7 years ago

James Irvine

Eden Valley Grand Merlot 2006

Must decant/air for 3+ hrs.
Opens up to a sumptuous wine. Dark plum coloured. Earthen nose. Leather, must, dried violets but with subtle blue berries. Fantastic mouth feel. New world with forward fruits heavy and rich. Vanilla, licorice and cola. Medium plus tannins. Would not pair with rich meat or steak. Hard and semi-hard cheese should be good.
— 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. — 8 years ago

Eric Kent Wine Cellars

Label Artist Yellena James Rosé 2014

Deep dark rose red berry balance — 9 years ago

Tobin James

Ballistic Paso Robles Zinfandel 2011

Mark Salinas
9.1

Dark red in color. A bit of spice on the nose, but mostly fruity. Peppery as expected for a Zin on the palette. A lingering finish is present, but not too long. A good solid Zin to represent the Paso Robles Wine Region. — 9 years ago

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Tobin James

Dusi Vineyard Zinfandel 2012

Dusi is always a winner! Alcohol content is a bit high — 9 years ago

Tobin James

Fat Boy Paso Robles Zinfandel 2011

Best wine we have had in years!! — 10 years ago

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Château de Saint-Cosme

Little James' Basket Press Vin de Pays d'Oc Viognier Sauvignon Blanc

Last bottle! Being discontinued at the restaurant — 11 years ago

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