Saxum Vineyards

Booker Vineyard Paso Robles Grenache Syrah

9.4120 ratings
9.425 pro ratings
Paso Robles, Central Coast, California, USA
Syrah, Grenache
Lamb, Chocolate & Caramel, Herbs, Soft Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Turkey, Pasta, Mushrooms, Veal, Tomato-Based, Chicken, Exotic Spices, Potato, White Rice, Duck, Nuts & Seeds, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Asian Cuisine, Salads & Greens, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, Quinoa
Top Notes For
James Parker Huston, CWE

Sommelier Charlie Palmer

9.8

Great work Mr. Justin Smith!

Great work Mr. Justin Smith!

1 person found it helpfulNov 10th, 2014
Roy Goble

Outstanding

Outstanding

May 1st, 2017
Carl Fischer

Holy fruit bomb! Never EVER would have guessed 2007. This was a palate destroyer with extracted mixed fruits and gripping tannins. This was double decanted and was still so tight. This would be a wine to revising in another 5-7 years. But it was still awesome! Thanks @David From The 504

Holy fruit bomb! Never EVER would have guessed 2007. This was a palate destroyer with extracted mixed fruits and gripping tannins. This was double decanted and was still so tight. This would be a wine to revising in another 5-7 years. But it was still awesome! Thanks @David From The 504

Apr 30th, 2017
Shawn R

So much life in this. One of the biggest wines I've had.

So much life in this. One of the biggest wines I've had.

Apr 30th, 2017
Ron R
9.5

Notes of saffron, white pepper and spice box on the nose.
On the palete, the wine explodes. Linze torte, boysenberry and camphor fight for your attention. Incredible Rhone varietal

Notes of saffron, white pepper and spice box on the nose.
On the palete, the wine explodes. Linze torte, boysenberry and camphor fight for your attention. Incredible Rhone varietal

Apr 29th, 2017
Nathaniel DiMaggio

Definitely a solid wine but just not showing very well tonight. You definitely know it's a hot year by the fruit profile. Just a little flat. Opened for hours with tepid development. Maybe in a dumb phase.

Definitely a solid wine but just not showing very well tonight. You definitely know it's a hot year by the fruit profile. Just a little flat. Opened for hours with tepid development. Maybe in a dumb phase.

Jan 20th, 2016
Nathaniel DiMaggio

Big bold fruit and oak. Not my style of wine and I was in the mood. James Berry vineyard clearly producing a better wine.

Big bold fruit and oak. Not my style of wine and I was in the mood. James Berry vineyard clearly producing a better wine.

Aug 3rd, 2015
Roy Goble

Excellent!

Excellent!

Aug 1st, 2015
Bill Bender

Camphor alcoholic nose on pop, totally gone after 2 hour decant, you feel the alcohol a little but it is very approachable and lush, I prefer these wines with some bottle age and this is a 10 year old beauty.

Camphor alcoholic nose on pop, totally gone after 2 hour decant, you feel the alcohol a little but it is very approachable and lush, I prefer these wines with some bottle age and this is a 10 year old beauty.

Jul 19th, 2015
Victor Charcan

Tremendously expressive nose, with dark fruit and violets prevailing. Silky tannins and well integrated oak. It felt younger (opened June 15).

Tremendously expressive nose, with dark fruit and violets prevailing. Silky tannins and well integrated oak. It felt younger (opened June 15).

Jun 24th, 2015