While I normally prefer Saxum when it comes to Paso red wines (mostly due to the fact that I love whole cluster/stem inclusion in my Rhone wines), I have to admit that this was a standout. Whereas Saxum is a bit more lifted and bright, this is more juicy and hedonistic.
I started consuming this at pop and pour, but I think this was at peak after 1-2hrs of slow ox. Almost 1/3 equal percentage Mourvèdre, Syrah and Grenache, it represents each varietal well. Deep purple in the glass and the aromatics jump with notes of mulberries, black cherries, dark chocolate coated black berries. Typical Paso rhone blend in that it is open young, and sports a gorgeous garrigue, iron, juniper note on the mid palate and finish. The back end shows a touch of pepper, mainly white pepper with smoked meat.
The extended barrel age version here softens the profile and shows a complex, yet giving, wine that will go for years.
While I normally prefer Saxum when it comes to Paso red wines (mostly due to the fact that I love whole cluster/stem inclusion in my Rhone wines), I have to admit that this was a standout. Whereas Saxum is a bit more lifted and bright, this is more juicy and hedonistic.
I started consuming this at pop and pour, but I think this was at peak after 1-2hrs of slow ox. Almost 1/3 equal percentage Mourvèdre, Syrah and Grenache, it represents each varietal well. Deep purple in the glass and the aromatics jump with notes of mulberries, black cherries, dark chocolate coated black berries. Typical Paso rhone blend in that it is open young, and sports a gorgeous garrigue, iron, juniper note on the mid palate and finish. The back end shows a touch of pepper, mainly white pepper with smoked meat.
The extended barrel age version here softens the profile and shows a complex, yet giving, wine that will go for years.
Mar 21st, 2021
Absolutely beautiful. BIG. Beautifully balanced, deep/dark fruit with the blueberry taste coming thru
Absolutely beautiful. BIG. Beautifully balanced, deep/dark fruit with the blueberry taste coming thru
Jan 15th, 2021
A great Rhone blend right out of the bottle. 38% mourvedre, 30% grenache, 23% syrah. The rest cournoise. Well balanced with lots of red fruit.
A great Rhone blend right out of the bottle. 38% mourvedre, 30% grenache, 23% syrah. The rest cournoise. Well balanced with lots of red fruit.
Apr 15th, 2018
Dark chocolate on the nose. Light but powerful. Finished with pure red fruit. Perfect with kale, quinoa and grape salad
Dark chocolate on the nose. Light but powerful. Finished with pure red fruit. Perfect with kale, quinoa and grape salad
Mar 25th, 2018
Booker says this & Fracture 22 are ready to go on upon receiving,
This one is definitely an easy early drinker
38% Mourvedre
30% Grenache
23% Syrah
9% counoise
Booker says this & Fracture 22 are ready to go on upon receiving,
This one is definitely an easy early drinker
38% Mourvedre
30% Grenache
23% Syrah
9% counoise
Nov 17th, 2017
Paso Robles, Central Coast, California, USA
