Saxum Vineyards – James Berry Vineyard 2006 – Paso Robles

Saxum Vineyards – James Berry Vineyard 2006 – Paso Robles

Name: Saxum Vineyards
Vintage: 2006
Vineyard: James Berry Vineyard
Region: Paso Robles, California, USA
Grape Variety: 45% Grenache, 38% Syrah, 17% Mourvèdre (Mataro)
Alcohol Content: Approx. 15.8%
Bottle Size: 750ml
Rating: Robert Parker (RP) 98

Tasting Notes

The James Berry Vineyard 2006 from Saxum Vineyards is a monumental Rhône-style blend, combining immense richness with stunning purity and finesse.
It opens with intoxicating aromas of blackberry liqueur, cassis, licorice, crushed stone, garrigue, and smoked meat, layered with notes of violets, graphite, and espresso.

On the palate, it is full-bodied, concentrated, and multi-dimensional, offering powerful flavors of black cherry, dark plum, mocha, and mineral wrapped in a seamless texture.
Despite its weight, it retains incredible balance and freshness, with ripe tannins and a vibrant core of acidity driving a long, elegant, and mineral finish.

Now beautifully mature, this vintage shows both the strength and refinement that define the best expressions of Saxum and Paso Robles.

Vintage Highlights

The 2006 growing season in Paso Robles was warm but even, allowing for slow ripening and remarkable flavor concentration.
James Berry Vineyard’s limestone soils and optimal exposure produced fruit of great intensity and natural acidity, perfectly suited to long aging.
The wine was aged in French oak barrels (40% new) to enhance texture and aromatic complexity while maintaining fruit purity.

✔ 98 points Robert Parker – “a stunning effort; full-bodied, seamless, and perfectly balanced”
✔ Early vintage establishing Saxum among California’s Rhône elite
✔ Rich and powerful, yet lifted by minerality and freshness
✔ Drinking beautifully now but will hold for years to come

Why It’s Special

The 2006 James Berry Vineyard is one of the foundational vintages that defined Saxum’s rise to international acclaim.
It captures the estate’s signature style — ripe, structured, and pure — with remarkable precision for a wine of such power.
A collector’s treasure, representing both historical significance and enduring beauty.

Storage & Serving

Store in a temperature-controlled cellar with stable humidity.
Ideal serving temperature: 16–18°C (60–65°F).
Decant for 1 hour before serving to allow full aromatic expression.

Availability

The James Berry Vineyard 2006 was produced in very small quantities and is now a rare and highly collectible vintage.
All bottles offered by Deggusto are professionally cellared, sourced directly, and available for immediate and secure shipment.

💎 Secure your bottle of this historic and perfectly balanced 2006 Paso Robles icon today!