Fine Wine

May 0614, 2019
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LOT 369

Lot 369

SAXUM ROCKET BLOCK JAMES BERRY VINEYARD 2015 (1 MAG.) WA 98

SAXUM ROCKET BLOCK JAMES BERRY VINEYARD 2015 (1 MAG.) WA 98
Lot 369 Details
SAXUM ROCKET BLOCK JAMES BERRY VINEYARD 2015

Willow Creek District, Paso Robles.

The 2015 Rocket Block James Berry Vineyard—which had been assembled in preparation for its bottling in two weeks' time—is superb, revealing complex aromas of cherry, raspberries and spice. On the palate, it's full-bodied, textural and bright, with an expansive core of juicy, succulent fruit framed by fine-grained structuring tannins. This rendition of Rocket Block—from a cooler, northeast-exposed parcel—is one of the most elegant, vibrant wines in the Saxum cellar, exemplifying not only Smith's evolution as a winemaker but also what's possible in Paso Robles. The final blend is 89% Grenache and 11% Mourvèdre, matured in concrete and neutral oak. It should enjoy two decades of longevity. May 2018 Drink: 2020-2040 WA 98

1 mag.    per lot $500 - $700

Realised: $660
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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SAXUM ROCKET BLOCK JAMES BERRY VINEYARD 2015 (1 MAG.) WA 98
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