2007 Saxum Syrah Booker Vineyard, USA, California, Paso Robles, Wine Review

Saxum just killed it in 2007 and now that the wines have shed their baby fat and some of the exuberance, they are rocking. Inky purple in color. The nose has black raspberries, black pepper and gamey meats (in a good way). On the palate, wonderful texture. High energy. This is a big wine but so light on its feet. Lots of alcohol but it never shows in anywhere. Delicious. Deep and complex. Still, may have some upside as this ages. Easily has a decade, probably two. Just a fantastic wine.

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A+

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2007

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2009 Saxum Syrah Booker Vineyard, USA, California, Paso Robles, Wine Review

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2009

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A+

Having had the 2006 just a few days prior to this, it was surprising how much younger and tighter this was. It does seem like there was a bit of a style shift starting in 2007 and rather than the wines really opening up at age 5, it is now closer to 10. This one took a few hours to really open and then was singing if still on the youthful side. Inky purple in color.

2008 Saxum Syrah Booker Vineyard, USA, California, Paso Robles, Wine Review

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2008

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$164.00USD

This is a blend of 92% Syrah and 8% Mourvedre checking in at 15.8% ABV. Yes, it is a big wine, but the alcohol is very integrated and while it still packs a punch it is not noticeable on the palate. Purple in color, ruby at the rim, opaque and bright. The nose has black raspberries, black pepper, oak, spice and char. Full bodied. Medium tannins. On the palate, this is still youthful although past the baby stage. Lots of black raspberry fruit, some blueberries and plums with underlying char and black pepper. This is deep and complex. No harm drinking now, it is delicious, but this w

2007 Saxum Syrah Booker Vineyard, USA, California, Paso Robles, Wine Review

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