Saxum Vineyards – James Berry Vineyard 2015 – Paso Robles

Saxum Vineyards – James Berry Vineyard 2015 – Paso Robles

Name: Saxum Vineyards
Vintage: 2015
Vineyard: James Berry Vineyard
Region: Paso Robles, California, USA
Grape Variety: 43% Grenache, 29% Mataro (Mourvèdre), 18% Syrah, 10% Counoise
Alcohol Content: Approx. 15.7%
Bottle Size: 750ml
Rating: Robert Parker (RP) 98+

Tasting Notes

The James Berry Vineyard 2015 from Saxum Vineyards is a powerful, layered, and beautifully balanced Rhône-style blend, expressing the estate’s limestone-driven terroir with precision and grace.
It opens with intoxicating aromas of blackberry, kirsch, plum, garrigue, violets, and graphite, accented by notes of smoked herbs, dark chocolate, and crushed rock.

On the palate, it is full-bodied, dense, and seamlessly textured, offering deep flavors of black cherry, cassis, mocha, and mineral.
The tannins are silky yet firm, providing structure and definition, while the acidity brings brightness and lift to the rich fruit core.
The finish is long, pure, and elegant, marked by lingering notes of spice, stone, and floral perfume.

This 2015 vintage demonstrates Saxum’s mastery in crafting wines that deliver both intensity and finesse — a perfect balance between power and poise.

Vintage Highlights

The 2015 growing season in Paso Robles was warm and low-yielding, resulting in small, concentrated berries with exceptional depth of flavor.
James Berry Vineyard’s limestone and calcareous soils contributed to the wine’s minerality and energy, while careful aging in French oak puncheons and amphorae preserved freshness and purity.

✔ 98+ points Robert Parker – “a compelling, layered, and seamless wine of extraordinary class”
✔ Estate-grown fruit from Saxum’s iconic James Berry Vineyard
✔ Intense, complex, and built for long-term aging
✔ Combines the richness of Paso Robles with Old World refinement

Why It’s Special

James Berry Vineyard 2015 stands among the most expressive and structured vintages ever produced by Saxum.
It captures the soul of the estate’s limestone terroir, delivering a wine that is both monumental and graceful.
A must-have for collectors, this vintage showcases Saxum at its peak — pure, profound, and unforgettable.

Storage & Serving

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

Availability

The James Berry Vineyard 2015 was released in very limited quantities, with allocations reserved for Saxum’s private mailing list.
All bottles offered by Deggusto are professionally cellared, sourced directly, and available for immediate and secure shipment.

💎 Secure your bottle of this exceptional and collectible 2015 Paso Robles masterpiece today!