Saxum Vineyards

The Hexe Willow Creek District Grenache Blend

9.528 ratings
9.52 pro ratings
Paso Robles, Central Coast, California, USA
Petite Sirah, Syrah, Mataro, Zinfandel, Tempranillo, Grenache
Lamb, Tomato-Based, Potato, White Rice, Pungent Cheese, Pasta, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Beef, Chili & Hot Spicy, Mushrooms, Hard Cheese, Pork, Venison, Chicken, Turkey, Herbs, Soft Cheese, Duck, Exotic Spices, Beans & Peas, Baking Spices, Polenta, Lasagna, Pizza, Barbecue, Mexican Cuisine, Chocolate & Caramel, Veal, Nuts & Seeds, Asian Cuisine, Salads & Greens, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, Quinoa
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9.6

Dark and rich in the glass, the 2019 Hexe displays wild strawberry, red plum, anise and peppery floral aromas. This is wickedly fresh yet powerful, with depths of ripe cherry-berry fruits, autumnal spice and lively acidity that holds the entire experience together. The 2019 finishes long and spicy, echoing with blue and purple inner florals. A balsamic twang lingers. (Eric Guido, Vinous, May 2023)

Dark and rich in the glass, the 2019 Hexe displays wild strawberry, red plum, anise and peppery floral aromas. This is wickedly fresh yet powerful, with depths of ripe cherry-berry fruits, autumnal spice and lively acidity that holds the entire experience together. The 2019 finishes long and spicy, echoing with blue and purple inner florals. A balsamic twang lingers. (Eric Guido, Vinous, May 2023)

May 18th, 2023
Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

2016 vintage. Massive. Needs an 8hr/holiday decant. Was drinking great after open 3hrs but needed more airtime.

2016 vintage. Massive. Needs an 8hr/holiday decant. Was drinking great after open 3hrs but needed more airtime.

Apr 21st, 2023
Mark

Lovely. Layered. At Angel Oak NYE Santa Barbara.

Lovely. Layered. At Angel Oak NYE Santa Barbara.

Jan 1st, 2022
Laith A

Awesome full throttle wine from Saxum! Drinking beautifully

Awesome full throttle wine from Saxum! Drinking beautifully

Aug 30th, 2021
Arden Barnett

Saxum is consistently my favorite “big” MSG blend producer from CA. First time trying The Hexe. Absolutely delicious

Saxum is consistently my favorite “big” MSG blend producer from CA. First time trying The Hexe. Absolutely delicious

Jun 24th, 2021
Gladys Xiques

Blown away! What starts off as a bit jammy transforms into a startling and powerful red but restrained. Paired exquisitely with roasted chicken.

Blown away! What starts off as a bit jammy transforms into a startling and powerful red but restrained. Paired exquisitely with roasted chicken.

May 1st, 2021
BT
9.5

Outstanding!

Outstanding!

Feb 6th, 2021
Pete Talala

4h slow ox and this will start to sing...

4h slow ox and this will start to sing...

Dec 25th, 2020
Paul T HB

Just a notch below Third Twin,
Jeb 💯 if I remember correctly. Definitely in a couple years but you won’t be disappointed if you opened one today as well.
Specs

e 2016 Hexe comes mostly from the estate James Berry Vineyard yet has a little bit of G2 fruit as well. Made from lots showing the most structure and power, it tastes like an old vine Grenache from the La Crau lieu-dit in Châteauneuf.
Amazing how
@Stanley Barrios 2017 Grenache matches up so closely with this & the Third Twin.

Just a notch below Third Twin,
Jeb 💯 if I remember correctly. Definitely in a couple years but you won’t be disappointed if you opened one today as well.
Specs

e 2016 Hexe comes mostly from the estate James Berry Vineyard yet has a little bit of G2 fruit as well. Made from lots showing the most structure and power, it tastes like an old vine Grenache from the La Crau lieu-dit in Châteauneuf.
Amazing how
@Stanley Barrios 2017 Grenache matches up so closely with this & the Third Twin.

May 18th, 2020
Craig Otten

Awesome!!

Awesome!!

Mar 6th, 2020