Saxum Vertical Tasting

Mathias@Michael
Tasted Friday, April 6, 2018 by canan with 269 views

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  • 2014 Saxum Paderewski Vineyard 95 Points

    USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles Willow Creek District

    Juicy dark plum fruit with lots of spices. Almost like sweet cherry sauce and spiced cake.
    Lovely freshness! 94-95p

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  • 2015 Saxum Terry Hoage Vineyard 92 Points

    USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles Willow Creek District

    Very compact fruit that is somewhat "warm" and the alcohol seems to be a bit too dominating.
    Some pine and cherries dominate the flavors. Interesting but slightly dominated by the alcohol.

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  • 2012 Saxum Heart Stone Vineyard 95 Points

    USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles

    Juicy and fresh with spicy cherry fruit and some orange peel.
    Great acidity and it seems to have a lot more to give. Very impressive and should improve with 2-3 more years. 94-95p

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  • 2010 Saxum James Berry Vineyard 97 Points

    USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles

    Lovely intense and fresh dark fruit with an impressive flavor depth.
    Slightly sweet but not in a destructive way. Has some aged flavors of blood, iron and aged meat.
    A very impressive wine that I just adored! 96-97p

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  • 2008 Saxum Syrah Booker Vineyard 94 Points

    USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles

    Delicious and juicy with an impressive acidity.
    Some iron and "oil barrel" with some burnt dirt.
    Very nice and aged wine.

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  • 2008 Saxum James Berry Vineyard 95 Points

    USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles

    Boiled and compact fruit with an edge of alcohol dominating it.
    Lots of cherry fruit but also a huge acidity, liquor and chocolate.
    Clearly not the best JB but still a very solid wine.

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  • 2013 Saxum James Berry Vineyard 97 Points

    USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles Willow Creek District

    Packed with dark and juicy cherry fruit laced with vanilla and a touch of sweetness.
    There is lots of acidity that adds to the freshness which gives the wine a wonderful balance.
    Very impressive intensity. Loved it!

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  • 2013 Saxum Cuvée Rocket Block James Berry Vineyard 95 Points

    USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles Willow Creek District

    Very similar to the JB 13 but with more smooth tannins. There is a crazy intensity but also lots of sweetness which makes the wine very decadent and vulgar.
    Still, it is very impressive even though it currently seems to be slightly off balance.

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  • 2014 Sine Qua Non Grenache Shakti 98 Points

    USA, California, Central Coast

    Amazingly pure and fresh cherry fruit with almost some vegetal notes. It "feels" airy and dense at the same time which I feel is a classic touch from SQN.
    Highly impressive wine that is simply do die for. Amazing stuff!

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  • 2005 Sine Qua Non Syrah Atlantis Fe2O3~1a, b & c 98 Points

    USA, California, Central Coast

    Simply put, this is a stunning wine and the intensity is just amazing.
    It is very juicy and has a lovely "clean"/refreshing cherry fruit with an incredibly powerful acidity. It is also starting to yield some blood and smoked meat.
    Very long acidic aftertaste. A beautiful wine!

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  • 2011 Saxum Syrah Booker Vineyard 97 Points

    USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles

    Packed with dark fruit and spices. Lovely and piercing acidity with lots of intensity.
    A wonderfully balanced wine. Great stuff.

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  • 2011 Saxum Bone Rock James Berry Vineyard 96 Points

    USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles

    Elegant and light cherry fruit with some funky notes to it like stable, barnyard and dirt.
    Juicy and long aftertaste and overall just a lovely wine. It does however feel a bit disjointed and messy but still very nice.

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