2016 Saxum Terry Hoage Vineyard, USA, California, Paso Robles, Willow Creek District, Wine Review

Inky purple in color, opaque and bright. This is a blend of 43% Grenache, 43% Syrah and 14% Mataro. It comes in at 15.6% abv, but it is not noticeable on the wine. Inky purple in color, opaque and bright. There is a bit of volatile acidity on the nose but it was not bothersome. Lots of black cherry fruit with black raspberries and white pepper. Strong acidity. On the palate, black cherries, and some black raspberries. Complex and deep. Long finish. This is drinking well now and should continue for another ten to fifteen years. Great on its own, this would be nice with ribs off the grill.

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2016

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$129.00USD

2016 Saxum The Hexe, USA, California, Paso Robles, Willow Creek District, Wine Review

Vintage:

2016

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A+

Current Price:

$314.00USD

This is a blend of 56% Grenache, 13% Petite Sirah, 10% Syrah, 9% Mataro, 7% Zinfandel and 5% Tempranillo. The bottle lists 15.7% abv but it is not noticeable on the wine. Inky purple in color, opaque and bright. The nose is great with black cherries, black raspberries, gravel, and black pepper. Great backbone of acidity. On the palate, though young, this is showing a nice complexity. Medium tannins. Black cherries and black raspberries with underlying char and gravel. Long finish. Delicious. This may still improve a bit but is drinking great now and should continue for another twe

2015 Saxum Terry Hoage Vineyard, USA, California, Paso Robles, Wine Review

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2015

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$100.00USD

This is a blend of 50% Syrah, 34% Grenache, 16% Mourvedre checking in at 15.7% ABV. Inky purple in color, opaque and bright. The nose is great with black raspberries, plums, black pepper, slight roasted herbs and meats and a bit of violets. Full bodied. Great lush texture but with lively acidity. So easy to drink with no noticeable alcohol on the nose or palate. Black raspberries over roasted earth with some herbs. Long finish. This is young but accessible. It should continue to improve over the next three to seven years and drink well for another ten to fifteen after that. It dri

2010 Saxum Terry Hoage Vineyard, USA, California, Paso Robles, Wine Review

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2010

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$118.00USD

This is a blend of 46% Syrah, 33% Grenache, and 21% Mourvedre from Paso Robles. Inky purple, opaque and bright. The nose is nice with black raspberries, roasted meats, black pepper and floral notes. Full bodied. On the palate, this has a great texture. Velvety with precision. Flavors of black raspberries with underlying roasted meats and some black pepper. Very lively. Good acidity. Long finish. A delicious wine that just about mature. It should drink well for another ten to fifteen years. A nice match with a burger or roasted veggies off the grill.

2012 Saxum Terry Hoage Vineyard, USA, California, Paso Robles, Wine Review

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2012

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$160.00USD

This is a blend of 51% Syrah, 31% Grenache, and 18% Mourvedre from Paso Robles. Inky purple in color, opaque and bright. The nose is lovely with black raspberries, black pepper, roasted meats and herbs. Full bodied. Plush but silky texture. Medium tannins. On the palate, this is delicious. Some complexity but perhaps not as much as other bottlings from this vintage. More powerful though. Black raspberries, jammy with some blueberries. Long finish. This is drinking well and should continue to for another decade. Better on its own than with food, but maybe some big roasted meat di

2013 Saxum Broken Stones, USA, California, Paso Robles, Willow Creek District, Wine Review

Vintage:

2013

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A+

Current Price:

$145.00USD

This is a blend of 48% Syrah, 22% Petite Sirah, 17% Grenache, 6% Mourvedre, 4% Tempranillo, and 3% Roussanne. Wonderful wine that is just entering its prime drinking window. Inky purple in color, opaque and bright. The nose is great with black raspberries, black cherries, spice, chocolate and char. Lovely full bodied, almost seamless texture. Medium tannins. On the palate, loads of fruit but plenty of energy to keep it from being burdensome. Layers of black raspberries, black cherries with underlying gravel and char. Delicious. Long finish. This drinks great on its own and would w

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