Saxum James Berry Vineyard Paso Robles Red Wine 2021 750ml

Details

53% Grenache 31% Mataro 6% Syrah 6% Counoise 4% Carignan

When we tasted the wines side by side to write these notes (I know, hard life!), Heather and I were struck by how elevated this wine was. Yes, it’s the only Grenache led wine in this Syrah dominated release, but it was just singing! These ’21s have really snuck up on me. I have to admit that early in their lives I found them a little boring for lack of a better term. I now realize they were just late bloomers and their hidden charms are just now blossoming into something quite magical. They carry a weightlessness while simultaneously jam packed with so much substance…It’s good. 1230 cases produced.| Justin Smith for Saxum

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…| 95-97+ points, Jeb Dunnuck forjebdunnuck.com