Kerrigan And Berry

Chรขteau Clos L'Eglise

Pomerol Merlot - Cabernet Franc Blend 2007

Wow, are you kidding me? ยฃ32 for this amazing aged Pomerol from a top Chateau - worth every penny/cent ๐Ÿ‘ In a perfect peak spot right now ๐Ÿ˜‰

๐Ÿ“ Chateau Clos L'Eglise 2007

๐Ÿต 93 points

๐Ÿ‡ 70% Merlot & 30% Cabernet Franc

๐Ÿท Deep blackened opaque ruby

๐Ÿ‘ƒ Smokey charred oak bathed in liquorice, dirty dirty soggy earth, tobacco, minerals & wet leaves with dark berries, rich gooey damson, dark cherry & black tea - yummy nasal nookie ๐Ÿ˜

๐Ÿ‘„ Med+ body smooth chewy dark rich plum in stewed black berries, liquorice & creamy thick mocha w/ a mineral rock undertone

๐ŸŽฏ Long earthy creamy silk mocha dark plum & berry liquorice kiss w/ a touch of dry minerality
โ€” 7 years ago

Chris, Ted and 34 others liked this

Tenuta San Guido

Bolgheri Sassicaia Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc 2011

Wow this 11 is up there with 09 for me @ ยฃ120 & less subtle than 10 & 13 - my kind of Sass 93-95 going 96-98 ๐Ÿ‘ 20yrs in this beauty ๐Ÿ˜

๐Ÿ‡ 85% Cab S & 15% Cab F

๐Ÿ’จ 5hr

๐Ÿฎ Fillet Steak ๐Ÿ”

๐Ÿท Dark ruby

๐Ÿ‘ƒ Deep rich fresh spiced blackberry, currant & dark cherry jam in soft oak w/ soft earthy mineral undertone & herb sprinkles & dried blueberry ๐Ÿ˜

๐Ÿ‘„ Med+ spiced soft black fruits that slide like silk around your mouth oozing pure class in fine smooth tannins

๐ŸŽฏ Med+ dark berry smooth cocoa finale
โ€” 9 years ago

Sharon, Ron and 19 others liked this
Anthony De Blasi

Anthony De Blasi

Nice to read, we have the '11 in the cellar for the birthyear of my daughter. I understood it was not a long living vintage, but your post shows the contrary ๐Ÿ‘
Chris England

Chris England

@Anthony De Blasi luckily they don't always get it right ๐Ÿ˜‰ should age lovely ๐Ÿ‘

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. โ€” 9 years ago

Carlisle Winery & Vineyards

James Berry Vineyard Syrah 2006

Very complex, perfectly balanced a ton of fruit with savory Syrah notes. Very special. โ€” 10 years ago

Saxum Vineyards

James Berry Vineyard Red Rhรดne Blend

Frank Pagliaro
9.7

Pretty ridiculous... โ€” 11 years ago

Virgilio and Alison liked this

Dunn Vineyards

Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Red, resinous currant with a licorice twist. Warm blackberry, dark toast, vanilla, cedar and sweet tabac seamlessly tailored, even at such a young age. Fresh gingerbread oven, too. Silk suit of tannins; loose stitching. Wound tightly showing sinewy potential and a Christmas cactus of sutured fruits bursting at the seams with liquid graphite and black currant reduction with fresh cassis and olive berry. Violets, treacle and black tea. Onyx train of a witch bride all the way down Howell mountain! #Dunn #DunnVineyards #napacab #napacabernet #Napa #howellmountain #howell #howellmtn #mountainwine #cabernetacademy #cabernetday #cabernetsauvignon #californiaclassic โ€” 7 years ago

R. Lรณpez de Heredia

Viรฑa Tondonia Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2002

Wow. This is young, and the nose is a bit of dark red berry suffusing a sea of resolving American Oak. The American oak is so pronounced that, had I tasted this blind, I might have taken it for Ridge... :) This has decades ahead, even if -only- a Riserva. Like La Rioja Alta 904, a fantastic value in old school Rioja... โ€” 8 years ago

P, Eric and 12 others liked this

Mollydooker Wines

Blue Eyed Boy Shiraz 2007

Further proof mollydooker's have age ability. Rich red velvet cake with cream and berry icing on the nose. Lots of complicated earth and chocolate and root vegetable notes take over with a fantastic, long, tannic finish. Beautiful. โ€” 9 years ago

Andrew and JJ liked this

Copain

James Berry Paso Robles Syrah 2003

Intense raspberry on the nose with hints of smoke. Amazed how time has tamed this wine. Rich and lush red fruit this has successfully transformed itself. Reverberated in every nook and cranny of my mouth Carries its alcohol effortlessly. Last of 3 bottles and this one was head and shoulders better than the previous 2. โ€” 10 years ago

Monica CoyleStephen Digaetano
with Monica and Stephen
Stephen, Anthony and 13 others liked this

Saxum Vineyards

Bone Rock James Berry Vineyard Syrah Grenache

Crazy awesome. Tons of black pepper, smoke, tobacco and bacon fat. Luscious dark fruits. Very fruit forward palate. Waaaaaay too young. โ€” 10 years ago

Belle Glos

Meiomi Pinot Noir 2013

Very nice pinot noir but not traditional by pinot standards. Very clean and complex. Layers of great berry fruit and spice. Interesting textures. Very pleasant finish. โ€” 11 years ago

Wind Gap Wines

James Berry Vineyard Chardonnay 2011

Y'all, Mr. @PaxMahle is in the zone! Electric and awesome and so wildly energetic! โ€” 12 years ago

Jasmine HirschAudra Chapman
with Jasmine and Audra
Marc, Hardy and 13 others liked this
Collin-Peter Casey

Collin-Peter Casey Influencer Badge

His James Berry is 2 legit

Decoy

Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon 2006

Delightful bouquet full of candies berry landing on the palate with lots of layered flavor - fig, blackberry, licorice - and just a little glycerol, but a nice lingering and headed length. Might last longer still if I didnโ€™t need another swirl and sip before it passed ;). Good value under $24 โ€” 7 years ago

Chรขteau Mouton Rothschild

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 1959

2nd bottle was the wine of the night, impeccably stored, still intense dark berry fruit intensity, outstanding. โ€” 8 years ago

Ira liked this

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. โ€” 9 years ago

Chris ThalkenMichael Lasky
with Chris and Michael
Ron, Stanley and 5 others liked this

Produttori del Barbaresco

Barbaresco Nebbiolo 2011

Dr Bob
9.2

Powerful with a berry, basalmic and rustic backbone. Pairs well with our veal tonight. very good friendly. โ€” 9 years ago

Silver Oak

Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1986

A lot of oak with berry berries and very dark color. A joy to drink. โ€” 10 years ago

J liked this

Apothic

Dark California Red Blend

Very smooth with wonderful chocolate,dark berry, and oak flavors. โ€” 10 years ago

Jenna liked this
Jenna Chapman

Jenna Chapman

Just bought this. Can't wait to try it. I've always loved the red

The Prisoner Wine Company

The Prisoner Napa Valley Zinfandel Blend

So refined for a 2013. Very drinkable now. Floral nose and berry finish. โ€” 11 years ago

The Prisoner liked this
Kimberly Anderson

Kimberly Anderson

Violets too