Description
Jeb Dunnuck 95-97+
“Lots of red and blue fruits as well as peppery notes emerge from the 2021 James Berry Vineyard, a medium to full-bodied, pure, incredibly elegant expression of this vineyard. I love its fruit, balance, and length, and it shows the slightly fresher style of the vintage while still bringing terrific depth and richness. It’s unquestionably a gorgeous wine in the making, but it’s going to warrant 2-4 years of bottle age.” – Jeb Dunnuck
Wine Spectator 96
“Shows torque and tension, with blackberry flavors that take on notes of fruitcake spices, river stone and grilled meat as this brooding red proceeds to firm but ripe tannins. Hands off for now. Grenache, Mataro, Syrah, Counoise and Carignan. Best from 2026 through 2025.” – Tim Fish
Wine Advocate 96
“A blend of 53% Grenache, 31% Mataro, 6% Syrah, 6% Counoise and 4% Carignan, the 2021 James Berry Vineyard is a delightful and impressive snapshot of the singular Saxum style. It begins with a lovely, poised and polished nose of mixed dark fruits, crushed stones, citrus rinds, black tea and well-integrated new oak, becoming ever more savory with time in the glass. The palate is sumptuous and lavish in texture but admirably retains impressive clarity and focus. The finish is harmonious and long, glued together by a delicious umami character flanked by sturdy, chewy tannins and lifted acidity. It was aged for 22 months in mainly 300-liter barrels, 65% new, with a small amount of concrete amphora.” – Matthew Luczy
