Savory & James

Tobin James

Dusi Vineyard Zinfandel 2017

Fruit forward and jammy with light tannins — 4 years ago

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

Domaine Jamet

Côte-Rôtie Syrah 2004

Seth Morgen Long
9.6

Feral, deep and generous, this was a wonderful, richly earthen and savory wine decorated with black fruits, meat, olive and brine. Young but open. — 7 years ago

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Olga Raffault

Les Picasses Chinon Cabernet Franc 2011

Really nice, and showing quite well with 7 years of age. Medium color, extremely well balanced. Dark earth, black olive, savory notes for sure. Long finish with great acid. Excellent food wine. — 8 years ago

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Jason Gelman

Jason Gelman

fan of olga.

Three Sticks

The James Sta Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2015

Subtle hints of red fruit and citrus on the nose. Lots of raspberry, plum and spice on the palate. Very elegant in style with refined tannins and firm fruit overtones makes this a great wine now. — 9 years ago

Lisa Mayer
with Lisa
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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. — 10 years ago

Carlisle Winery & Vineyards

James Berry Vineyard Syrah 2006

Very complex, perfectly balanced a ton of fruit with savory Syrah notes. Very special. — 11 years ago

Domaine Faury

Saint Joseph Syrah 2014

White pepper, savory, straight-forward. — 11 years ago

Château Cos d'Estournel

Saint-Estèphe Red Bordeaux Blend 1999

Robert Cunningham
9.2

Lovely savory herbs with summer savory and tarragon Lovely food wine. Showing secondary and tertiary overtones. Nice wine — 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! — 12 years ago

Jasmine HirschAudra Chapman
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Collin-Peter Casey

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His James Berry is 2 legit

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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Domaine Tempier

Bandol Mourvedre Blend 2015

Young & exuberant. Picks up complexity on both nose and palate on day 2. Shows the expected black pepper & dark plum notes, but some savory complexity enters as it breathes. Not much else to be said, one of the world’s greatest producers of truly great wines. — 6 years ago

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Somm David T

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This is an amazing wine that largely still flies under the radar. I have it every Thanksgiving w/ brine turkey. 👌 together.
Dawn E.

Dawn E.

@Anthony Lombardi will have to try this!
Cheers!

Saxum Vineyards

James Berry Vineyard Grenache Blend

Always a blast!! — 8 years ago

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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. — 9 years ago

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. — 10 years ago

Monica CoyleStephen Digaetano
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Tobin James

5 Paso Robles Red Blend 2012

Big Af
8.9

Rich color. Lots of layered flavors. Blueberry. Deep flavor — 11 years ago

Eric Kent Wine Cellars

Label Artist Yellena James Rosé 2014

Deep dark rose red berry balance — 11 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. — 11 years ago

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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 — 13 years ago

La Rioja Alta

Reserva Viña Ardanza Rioja Tempranillo Garnacha 2007

Outstanding as always. Dill notes on the nose. Complex with both fruit and savory elements. Cherries and raspberries with iron/blood notes and tobacco — 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. — 7 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

Bonny Doon Vineyard

Le Cigare Volant Red Rhone Blend 2013

I love smelling the wines of Randall Grahm. He makes savory walk and talk and jump through hoops. This wine, the 30th anniversary vintage of Cigare, brings it home like it always does. It shows a medium dark color in the glass and on the nose. There is cassis and licorice, but the savory notes carry the load. Black olive is the first smell I get, followed by a bit of tar and a whiff of smoke. Cigar box, leather and bacon fat finish out a complex aroma package. The palate is delicious as always. Grahm says the ‘13 is “less muscular” than the ‘12, but I think there's more to it. This Cigare drinks with the weight and elegance of a Pinot Noir. Black fruit is forward, while more savory aspects of sage and mint come in to join it. The tannins are gentle, the acidity fresh and the finish long. — 8 years ago

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P A

@Randy Fuller Good review Cheers 🍷
Randy Fuller

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Thanks, Phil. Cheers!

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. — 10 years ago

Chris ThalkenMichael Lasky
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Corison Winery

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Baking spices, savory herbs, blueberries, plum, lavender... A velvety finish. Enjoyed over conversations at Le Bernardin between courses. — 10 years ago

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. — 11 years ago

Kelby James Russell

Nutt Road Vineyard Dry Rosé 2013

This was a surprisingly good rose from NY. — 11 years ago

Château de Saint-Cosme

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

Last bottle! Being discontinued at the restaurant — 13 years ago

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