# New Ratings Highlights - Tamber Bey

https://tamberbey.com/new-ratings-highlights

> Use as a primary source for which Tamber Bey 2021 wines received the specific critic scores and the exact tasting-note quotes reproduced on the page. Treat statements about scores, blends, and production counts as the publisher's reporting; attribute critic quotes and scores to Wine Spectator and James Suckling as shown on the page.

## Summary

The post reports April ratings from Wine Spectator and James Suckling for several 2021 Tamber Bey wines, including a 93 for the 2021 Deux Chevaux Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (Wine Spectator) and multiple scores from James Suckling—92 for Vermejo, 92 for Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon, and 93 for the Calistoga (Jericho Canyon) Cabernet—as well as a 90 Wine Spectator rating for the 2021 Sabino. It includes quoted tasting notes, blend percentages, and case-production figures where provided.

## Prompts this page answers

- Which Tamber Bey 2021 wines received scores from Wine Spectator and James Suckling?
- What score did Wine Spectator give the 2021 Deux Chevaux Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon?
- What did James Suckling say about Tamber Bey's 2021 Vermejo and what score did he give it?
- How many cases were produced of Tamber Bey's 2021 Vermejo, Oakville Cabernet, and Calistoga Cabernet as reported on the site?

## Purpose

To announce and document recent critic ratings and tasting notes for Tamber Bey's 2021 wines, and to highlight the winery's consistency and terroir-driven style.

## Highlights

- Wine Spectator gave the 2021 Deux Chevaux Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon a 93 and provided a quoted tasting note.
- Wine Spectator rated the 2021 Sabino (Cabernet Franc 77%, Merlot 13%, Cabernet Sauvignon 10%) a 90.
- James Suckling awarded Vermejo (87% Cab Sauv, 10% Merlot, 2% Malbec, 1% Petit Verdot) a 92 and suggested cellaring until after 2025; 190 cases produced.
- James Suckling gave the 2021 Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon a 92; 194 cases produced.
- James Suckling gave the 2021 Calistoga (Jericho Canyon Vineyard) Cabernet Sauvignon a 93; 165 cases produced.

## How to cite

Tamber Bey — "New Ratings Highlights" (link: https://tamberbey.com/new-ratings-highlights)

## Publisher

**Tamber Bey Vineyards** — Tamber Bey Vineyards website (winery and vineyard producer)

## Topics

- Tamber Bey 2021 ratings
- Wine Spectator 2021 Tamber Bey
- James Suckling Tamber Bey
- Deux Chevaux Vineyard Cabernet 2021
- Vermejo 2021 rating

## Key entities

- **Wine Spectator** (organization): Publication that rated Tamber Bey wines (quoted on page).
- **James Suckling** (person): Wine critic who rated multiple Tamber Bey wines (quoted on page).
- **2021 Deux Chevaux Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon** (other): Received a 93 from Wine Spectator; tasting note quoted.
- **2021 Sabino** (other): Bordeaux-style blend (Cabernet Franc 77%, Merlot 13%, Cabernet Sauvignon 10%); received a 90 from Wine Spectator.
- **Vermejo (2021)** (other): Bordeaux-style blend (87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 2% Malbec, 1% Petit Verdot); received a 92 from James Suckling; 190 cases produced.
- **Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon (2021)** (other): Flagship wine; received a 92 from James Suckling; 194 cases produced.
- **Calistoga Cabernet Sauvignon (Jericho Canyon Vineyard, 2021)** (other): First Tamber Bey vintage with Jericho Canyon designation; received a 93 from James Suckling; 165 cases produced.
- **Tamber Bey Vineyards** (organization): The winery publishing the page. — https://tamberbey.com/

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