Saxum Vineyards – James Berry Vineyard 2020 – Paso Robles

Saxum Vineyards – James Berry Vineyard 2020 – Paso Robles

Name: Saxum Vineyards
Vintage: 2020
Vineyard: James Berry Vineyard
Region: Paso Robles, California, USA
Grape Variety: 56% Grenache, 27% Mataro (Mourvèdre), 13% Syrah, 4% Counoise
Alcohol Content: Approx. 15.4%
Bottle Size: 750ml
Rating: Robert Parker (RP) 97

Tasting Notes

The James Berry Vineyard 2020 from Saxum Vineyards is a bold, elegant, and finely textured Rhône-style blend, capturing the depth and complexity of this iconic estate vineyard.
It opens with expressive aromas of black raspberry, kirsch, violets, garrigue, and crushed limestone, evolving with layers of graphite, lavender, and smoked herbs.

On the palate, it is full-bodied yet graceful, offering waves of ripe red and black fruits, pepper, licorice, and mineral undertones. The texture is silky and expansive, supported by perfectly ripe tannins and vibrant acidity.
The finish is long, pure, and focused, showcasing balance and energy — a hallmark of Saxum’s precision in blending and vineyard expression.

A stunning vintage that demonstrates how power and finesse coexist in perfect harmony in Paso Robles.

Vintage Highlights

The 2020 growing season was warm but consistent, producing small, concentrated berries with remarkable flavor density.
James Berry Vineyard, Saxum’s home site, features limestone and shale-rich soils, which contribute to the wine’s minerality and natural tension.
Aged for around 20 months in large French oak puncheons and amphorae, this vintage preserves fruit purity and structure with minimal oak influence.

✔ 97 points Robert Parker – “a beautifully seamless, elegant, and layered wine”
✔ Estate-grown fruit from Saxum’s legendary home vineyard
✔ Signature blend of Grenache and Mataro delivering both power and perfume
✔ Built to age for 15–20 years while already offering exceptional pleasure

Why It’s Special

James Berry Vineyard is the heart of Saxum Vineyards and the cornerstone of its legacy.
The 2020 vintage encapsulates the spirit of the estate — rich yet refined, dense yet lifted, and unmistakably Paso Robles.
It stands among the most expressive and collectible Saxum releases of the modern era, offering both terroir precision and timeless appeal.

Storage & Serving

Store in a temperature-controlled environment with stable humidity.
Ideal serving temperature: 16–18°C (60–65°F).
Decant for 1.5 to 2 hours before serving to fully reveal its aromatic and structural depth.

Availability

The James Berry Vineyard 2020 was produced in limited quantities and allocated exclusively to Saxum’s mailing list and select distributors.
All bottles offered by Deggusto are professionally cellared, sourced directly, and available for immediate and secure shipment.

💎 Secure your bottle of this iconic 2020 Paso Robles estate blend today!