Savory & James

Saxum Vineyards

James Berry Vineyard Syrah Blend 2014

A behemoth of a wine, super concentrated, pretty oaky, stewed fruits. Took a long time to open up. — 3 months ago

Natasha Bray
with Natasha
Ryan Colthorp

Ryan Colthorp

Label reminded me of pretty hate machine cover art.

Bollinger

James Bond 007 Brut Champagne 2009

Been resting for a decade. Very delicious!!! — 5 months ago

Sarah Baldridge
with Sarah

Domaine Faury

Saint Joseph Syrah 2020

Smoky violets. Savory with a whiff of grapefruit. Whole cluster. Thoughtful. — 6 months ago

Scott@Mister, Severn and 2 others liked this
Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

Hell yes. Love this producer. If you can score a bottle of the 2019 or 2020 St. Joseph "Vieilles Vignes," you won't be disappointed. Up's the ante.
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@vinokeeno If you and Kermit both love it I’ll seek it out!

Château Cos d'Estournel

Saint-Estèphe Red Bordeaux Blend 1996

Red & black currant fruit, leather, savory spice & tobacco. — 7 months ago

Severn, Paul and 8 others liked this

La Rioja Alta

Reserva Viña Ardanza Rioja Tempranillo Garnacha 2015

La Rioja Alta SA Viña Ardanza Reserva 2015: Medium-full bodied. Nice balance. Smooth silky tannins. Cherry. Plum. Vanilla. Leather. Oak. Long savory finish. A complex Rioja wine with fantastic taste & great value. This is an excellent wine selection. Go give it a try! Cheers🍷 — 2 years ago

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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

Jean-Marc Burgaud

James Côte du Py Morgon Gamay 2019

Lovely, great balance — 4 months ago

Tom liked this

R. López de Heredia

Viña Bosconia Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2011

A blend of 80% Tempranillo with 15% Garnacha, rest Graciano and Mazuelo, aged 5 years in American oak, deep Ruby with aromas of ripe jammy fruits, spice and tobacco notes, resulting from a warm dry growing season. On the palate flavors of ripe plum, blueberry and ripe cherry with spice, tobacco and cedar notes. Fine big rustic tannins, long finish, savory ending with tobacco and leather notes. Nice! — 4 months ago

Vino, Tom and 7 others liked this

Domaine Jean-Louis Chave

Hermitage Syrah 2005

Such a great vintage for Chave that is intense with complex aromas of meat, pepper, sweet & savory spices, licorice & violets. — 5 months ago

Severn, Shay and 12 others liked this

Château Lynch-Bages

Grand Cru Classé Pauillac Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 1975

Drinking well at 48 yrs. Old school style of Bordeaux from an owc showing red & black fruit, cedar, leather, savory spice & tobacco. — 6 months ago

David, Jan and 19 others liked this
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Tobin James

Notorious Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Didn't get a chance to take notes, but I loved this wine. — 10 months ago

James Cole

Il Mostro Napa Valley Red Blend 2016

Bursting with dark fruits balanced and rich. 2016 — 4 years ago

P, Jody and 1 other liked this

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

Thierry Allemand

Chaillot Cornas Syrah 2013

Black and green pepper. Blood and cool iron. A lovely savory nose. On the palate cool and balanced. Great fruit without too much heat. A punch of salty and iodine. Delicious — 4 months ago

Bex Green
with Bex
Severn, Bob and 15 others liked this

Carlisle Winery & Vineyards

James Berry Vineyard Syrah 2007

This is still humming. Still has plenty of dark berry on the palate. — 4 months ago

Tom, Paul and 4 others liked this

Paul Hobbs

Edward James Estate Chardonnay 2020

Smooth, not too creamy but a little butterscotch — 6 months ago

Matt Dexter
with Matt

Tobin James

Rock N Roll Paso Robles Syrah

A nice weekday wine... Bitchin! — 7 months ago

Saxum Vineyards

James Berry Vineyard Red Rhône Blend 2010

2010 vintage. Thinned out somewhat, body-wise, yet still packing a punch. Lots of complexities still in the tasting grasp. 9.20.23. — 8 months ago

Bob, Severn and 9 others liked this

James Cole

Umbral Estate Reserve Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Impressive wine. Well balanced with dark fruit with sweet vanilla notes — 5 years ago

Ledge

James Berry Vineyard Syrah 2014

Concentrated and complex. Wonderful Syrah. — 7 years ago