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The July 2014 Internet-Only Auction Part 1
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Lot 2081
Estimate: $275
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96+WA
"Reminding me of a top 2010 ChĂąteauneuf-du-Pape (the 2010 Raymond Usseglio CuvĂ©e ImpĂ©riale to be exact), the 2011 James Berry Vineyard is a blend of 69% Grenache, 13% MourvĂšdre, 13% Syrah, 2% Counoise, and a splash of Roussanne, that was aged in a combination of concrete (Grenache) and larger oak puncheons. A fresh, detailed and more elegant example of the cuvĂ©e, it offers gorgeous notes of ripe berry fruit, loads of exotic spice, violets, pepper and lavender to go with a full-bodied, beautifully pure and layered profile on the palate. Itâs no blockbuster, but has loads of energy and tension, as well as class and refinement. This was another great visit with Justin Smith, and he continues to tweak and experiment with varying degrees of whole cluster and concrete, puncheon and barrel aging regimes . . . . these are incredible wines that make the most of this special terroir. Truthfully, there are few mailing lists out there worth being on, but without a doubt, this is one of them."
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"Reminding me of a top 2010 ChĂąteauneuf-du-Pape (the 2010 Raymond Usseglio CuvĂ©e ImpĂ©riale to be exact), the 2011 James Berry Vineyard is a blend of 69% Grenache, 13% MourvĂšdre, 13% Syrah, 2% Counoise, and a splash of Roussanne, that was aged in a combination of concrete (Grenache) and larger oak puncheons. A fresh, detailed and more elegant example of the cuvĂ©e, it offers gorgeous notes of ripe berry fruit, loads of exotic spice, violets, pepper and lavender to go with a full-bodied, beautifully pure and layered profile on the palate. Itâs no blockbuster, but has loads of energy and tension, as well as class and refinement. This was another great visit with Justin Smith, and he continues to tweak and experiment with varying degrees of whole cluster and concrete, puncheon and barrel aging regimes . . . . these are incredible wines that make the most of this special terroir. Truthfully, there are few mailing lists out there worth being on, but without a doubt, this is one of them."
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