Saxum Vineyards
James Berry Vineyard Grenache Blend
Paso Robles, Central Coast, California, USA
I must be doing something right to have had both the ‘12 and ‘13 only a few days apart. This was really good. I said it in my ‘13 post, but Saxum’s spin on Grenache is gorgeous! Sweet and spicy red fruits with cracked black pepper, rum cake, and almost a carbonic gumminess on the nose. Layers of Rhubarb tart, crunchy cherries and blackberries with cedar shavings on the palate. Thanks @Keith Fisher .
I must be doing something right to have had both the ‘12 and ‘13 only a few days apart. This was really good. I said it in my ‘13 post, but Saxum’s spin on Grenache is gorgeous! Sweet and spicy red fruits with cracked black pepper, rum cake, and almost a carbonic gumminess on the nose. Layers of Rhubarb tart, crunchy cherries and blackberries with cedar shavings on the palate. Thanks @Keith Fisher .
Oct 14th, 2019
Our wine pairing with Kentucky Bourbon marinaded chicken skews.
The blend is; 43% Ganache, 29% Mourvèdre, 18% Syrah and 10% Goundise.
The nose reveals; ripe; spiced, blackberries, black plums, purple fruit blend, dark currants/cassis, dark poached cherries, anise to black licorice, dark Asian spice, sweet, syrupy tarriness, dark chocolate, steeped fruit tea, crushed, dry rocks, dark, rich soils, blackberry jam, incense, limestone minerals, black & white pepper, candied; dark, red, blue and purple florals.
The body is medium, rich and gorgeous. The fruits are perfectly ripe. The structure, tension, length and balance are just hitting their stride. Still has 10 years plus of good drinking ahead. The fruits on the palate are bright, juicy and ripe. It’s drinking beautifully and has that gorgeous/sexy sensation. Spiced, blackberries, black plums, purple fruit blend, dark cassis, dark poached cherries, creamy raspberries, mixed berry fruit cola, cherry kirsch, anise to black licorice, dark Asian spice with just a touch of heat, sweet, syrupy tarriness, dark chocolate, coco powder, steeped fruit tea, vanillin notes, crushed, dry rocks, dark, rich soils, blackberry jam, incense, limestone minerals, dry top soil, dry underbrush, softer black & white pepper than the nose, leathery, some fresh tobacco, candied & bright; dark, red, blue and purple florals. The acidity is waterfall perfect. The long, elegant, ripe, juicy, well balanced fruit & earth finish is delightfully persistent for several minutes. Another all-star blend from Justin.
Happy Labor Day Weekend everyone. Cheers! 🍷
Photos of, Saxum winery, James Berry Vineyard and Owner-Winemaker, Justin Smith.
Our wine pairing with Kentucky Bourbon marinaded chicken skews.
The blend is; 43% Ganache, 29% Mourvèdre, 18% Syrah and 10% Goundise.
The nose reveals; ripe; spiced, blackberries, black plums, purple fruit blend, dark currants/cassis, dark poached cherries, anise to black licorice, dark Asian spice, sweet, syrupy tarriness, dark chocolate, steeped fruit tea, crushed, dry rocks, dark, rich soils, blackberry jam, incense, limestone minerals, black & white pepper, candied; dark, red, blue and purple florals.
The body is medium, rich and gorgeous. The fruits are perfectly ripe. The structure, tension, length and balance are just hitting their stride. Still has 10 years plus of good drinking ahead. The fruits on the palate are bright, juicy and ripe. It’s drinking beautifully and has that gorgeous/sexy sensation. Spiced, blackberries, black plums, purple fruit blend, dark cassis, dark poached cherries, creamy raspberries, mixed berry fruit cola, cherry kirsch, anise to black licorice, dark Asian spice with just a touch of heat, sweet, syrupy tarriness, dark chocolate, coco powder, steeped fruit tea, vanillin notes, crushed, dry rocks, dark, rich soils, blackberry jam, incense, limestone minerals, dry top soil, dry underbrush, softer black & white pepper than the nose, leathery, some fresh tobacco, candied & bright; dark, red, blue and purple florals. The acidity is waterfall perfect. The long, elegant, ripe, juicy, well balanced fruit & earth finish is delightfully persistent for several minutes. Another all-star blend from Justin.
Happy Labor Day Weekend everyone. Cheers! 🍷
Photos of, Saxum winery, James Berry Vineyard and Owner-Winemaker, Justin Smith.
Delicious. Actually, needed a little air.
Delicious. Actually, needed a little air.
Apr 9th, 2022
Needed a good three hours to open up, but when it did it was lights out
Needed a good three hours to open up, but when it did it was lights out
Sep 26th, 2019Still a little young, but absolutely hypnotic. Black raspberry, vanilla, cherry/root beer, rocky (mineral) blueberry and a lift from a almost floral component. Tannin structure is still there, but was pleasant with our food choice. Delicious!!!
Still a little young, but absolutely hypnotic. Black raspberry, vanilla, cherry/root beer, rocky (mineral) blueberry and a lift from a almost floral component. Tannin structure is still there, but was pleasant with our food choice. Delicious!!!
May 24th, 2019
Bright Ruby. Red fruit, licorice Aniston the nose. Can definitely detect the Grenache in there. Full body, red fruits backed by moderate tannins. Long finish.
Bright Ruby. Red fruit, licorice Aniston the nose. Can definitely detect the Grenache in there. Full body, red fruits backed by moderate tannins. Long finish.
May 15th, 2018
Really liked this wine!! So surprised its majority grenache... I'm impressed!
Really liked this wine!! So surprised its majority grenache... I'm impressed!
Jul 14th, 2017
So balanced and smooth, this is extremely drinkable. Sweet floral nose. Fruit, spice, meatiness, very smooth ample tannins carry through long finish. Better second day.
So balanced and smooth, this is extremely drinkable. Sweet floral nose. Fruit, spice, meatiness, very smooth ample tannins carry through long finish. Better second day.
Mar 27th, 2017