The B | D | R represents an enduring commitment to a distinctively singular vineyard.
Brooke Delmas Robertson’s operational, hands-on, leadership in the rows of SJR Vineyard and in the cellar underscores the Family’s commitment to legacy.
Over fourteen vintages, The Rocks District’s world-class wine expression has been recognized through SJR Vineyard; showcasing aromatics and texture that can only be realized from vines planted in the volcanic deposits found within the boundaries of this appellation.
B | D | R expands the estate’s tool-box of options, for varying vintage conditions, via Blending. Beyond own-rooted Grenache, Cinsault and Syrah; SJR Vineyard will employ new clones of head-trained Mourvèdre, Grenache and Cinsault on rootstocks in 2025. Also in the works…more Viognier on rootstock utilizing a different clone. And, new plantings of Grenache Blanc and Bourboulenc will supplement a B | D | R – WHITE – Program.
B | D | R is the ultimate expression of SJR Vineyard, the Family’s commitment to legacy and PLACE.
EXCLUSIVE COOPERAGE
Beginning with the 2024 vintage, Delmas will dedicate exclusively designed demi-muid, 600 Liter barrels to our aging program; providing additional complexity notes given a specific mix of great French forests from the center of France and Vosges, with specific grain selections and two (2) different toasts incorporated in each barrel. Thick staves’ steady temperature control, furthering the aging process.
This barrel is exclusive to Delmas in the United States… and is designed to showcase SJR Vineyards’ singular expression and complexity notes.
2022 B | D | R
The 2022 B | D | R is deep garnet in color... delivering aromatic exclamations of dark kirsch, blackberry, hoisin sauce, black truffle and salami; with cedar and chanterelle mushroom notes. The palate highlights luxardo cherry, milk chocolate, and raspberry coulee, floating on a bed of kelpy salinity. Silky tannins, with black truffle, charcuterie and orange peel lead to an extraordinarily long finish.
57% Syrah, 40% Grenache, 2% Cinsault, 1% Viognier from SJR Vineyard
