James Wyatt

Tobin James

James Gang Paso Robles Reserve Zinfandel 2015

Maybe stored too long. Not the jammy big nose fruit forward wine I was expecting. Still quite nice. — 3 years ago

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Harney Lane

Lizzy James Vineyard Old Vine Zinfandel 2017

Best of the Zion’s here — 5 years ago

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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

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. — 6 years ago

Paul Hobbs

Edward James Estate Chardonnay

Acid fresh tart juice, somewhat oaky, long complex finish with minerality — 7 years ago

Wind Gap Wines

James Berry Vineyard Chardonnay

From CA vineyard royalty. Improves as it warms and with air time. This is a lesson in balance. Not a steely chard full of tropical flavors yet retains its minerality. Not an oak laced butter bomb but merely hints that it saw a minimal amount of oak in it's lifetime. Only 12.2% which is incredibly refreshing in a chard, especially one from a warmer climate. Tragic that 2013 was the last vintage before the chard vines were ripped out of the vineyard. — 8 years ago

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James Cole

Umbral Estate Reserve Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2010

Mike R
9.6

One of favorite boutique Napa winery - decanted 2 hours - love the 09, 10 and 12 - not tried the 13 yet - singing in prefect pitch - color is deep red and stunning, smell is intoxicating, taste is with every sip reminding me to smile and the finish is damn right runway model sexy - in honor of @Carl Fischer and the amazing Christmas carol story last night and as a tribute to all delectable folks including the WNH gang - my 2nd seasonal posting is an adaption from Home Alone 2 - "hold it right there - and you respond by saying "this is wine drinkers everywhere" - I say knew it was you as I could smell you near my cellar - you were at my cellar last night and You been drinking with everybody and not always smiling - you been drinking with "Snuffy. Al. Leo. Moe, with the gimpy leg. Cheeks. Boney Bob, Cliff" - you say "I am mistaken and have been not drinking with everybody and when you drink your wine you do smile" - so I say I believe you but tommy gun don't so I going to give to the count of three to pour a glass of wine and start smiling one two and wait you are smiling so keep smiling and Merry Christmas you wine drinking animals!!!! — 9 years ago

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Mike R

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@David T no been tied up - what did it say please
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Property badly damaged. They just replanted 1/2 the Estate last year. Winery intact but lots of damage. Working feverishly on the 17 Vintage. Couldn’t make out if that was trying to wrap it up into barrel or to try and save it. Feel badly for them.
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That is so so sad

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

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 — 6 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. — 8 years ago

James Bryant Hill

Central Coast Pinot Noir 2014

Decent Pinot. Not great. — 8 years ago

Tobin James

Silver Reserve Paso Robles Lagrein 2017

Nice, minerality, jammy wine with an oak finish — 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! — 5 years ago

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James Cole

Privado Napa Valley Proprietary Red Blend 2015

Amazing. Dark and inky on the nose. Palate of stone fruit, but not as baked as Napa cabs can sometimes get, which is good in this case. Manages to balance being fresh and bright with dark fruit. 100% would buy again. — 6 years ago

Tobin James

James Gang Reserve Paso Robles Syrah 2013

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

James Cole

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Somm David T
9.2

Like the updated logo/label. On the nose; beautiful red, fresh, florals, sweet dark currants, blackberries, black raspberries, baking spices & perfume florals. The mouthfeel is ripe, rich and juicy. Drier powdery tannin structure, anise, black licorice, ripe; blackberries, creamy black raspberries, black cherries, black plum, nice amount of baking spices, grippy volcanic minerals, soft leather, loamy soils, tree bark, mouthwatering acidity and long, rich, ripe fruit driven finish with just a touch of dry powdery tannins on the long set. — 8 years ago

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A fav
Somm David T

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@Mike R If you haven't had the 14 Privado, pretty special juice.
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Not yet but have a few