Saxum Vineyards – James Berry Vineyard 2014 – Paso Robles

Saxum Vineyards – James Berry Vineyard 2014 – Paso Robles

Name: Saxum Vineyards
Vintage: 2014
Vineyard: James Berry Vineyard
Region: Paso Robles, California, USA
Grape Variety: 43% Grenache, 31% Mataro (Mourvèdre), 20% Syrah, 6% Counoise
Alcohol Content: Approx. 15.7%
Bottle Size: 750ml
Rating: Robert Parker (RP) 98

Tasting Notes

The James Berry Vineyard 2014 from Saxum Vineyards is a lush, concentrated, and remarkably balanced Rhône-style blend, capturing the full personality of Paso Robles’ limestone soils.
It opens with an intense bouquet of black raspberry, blueberry, kirsch, lavender, and garrigue, followed by undertones of graphite, crushed rock, and smoked herbs.

On the palate, it is full-bodied, rich, and expansive, showcasing layers of ripe red and black fruits, licorice, cocoa, and mineral notes.
The texture is silky and mouth-filling, with fine tannins providing definition and length.
The finish is long, pure, and mineral-driven, perfectly balancing power with freshness.

This vintage delivers everything Saxum is celebrated for — depth, precision, and elegance in equal measure.

Vintage Highlights

The 2014 growing season in Paso Robles was warm and steady, yielding fruit of great ripeness and structural integrity.
James Berry Vineyard’s calcareous soils and meticulous vineyard management produced grapes of exceptional concentration and aromatic lift.
Aged for approximately 20 months in French oak puncheons and amphorae, the wine retained purity and tension while gaining texture and depth.

✔ 98 points Robert Parker – “a stunningly pure, layered, and impeccably balanced wine”
✔ Estate-grown fruit from Saxum’s iconic James Berry Vineyard
✔ Harmonious blend of richness, minerality, and freshness
✔ Built to age gracefully for 15–20 years

Why It’s Special

James Berry Vineyard is the beating heart of Saxum, and the 2014 vintage captures its signature limestone elegance and bold Paso Robles character.
It’s a reference point wine for the region — powerful yet detailed, dense yet effortlessly refined.
A masterpiece of modern California winemaking and a cornerstone vintage for collectors.

Storage & Serving

Store in a temperature-controlled environment with stable humidity.
Ideal serving temperature: 16–18°C (60–65°F).
Decant for 1.5 to 2 hours before serving to fully express its aromatic and textural complexity.

Availability

The James Berry Vineyard 2014 was produced in limited quantities, with allocations offered exclusively to Saxum’s mailing list and select importers.
All bottles offered by Deggusto are professionally cellared, sourced directly, and available for immediate and secure shipment.

💎 Secure your bottle of this powerful and elegant 2014 Paso Robles classic today!