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2018 Saxum Paderewski Vineyard Paso Robles Willow Creek District Red Blend

9/10/2023 - haldolugr wrote:

92 points

We did a side by side of the 18/19/20 together. The 18 had great fruit but it didn't seem to integrate fully - was a bit all over the map from the middle to the finish. Was lacking the structure that was found in the 19/20. If you don't read my other reviews, 19 was the winner!!

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9/11/23, 4:34 PM - Thanks Mike (I assume from the user name). I agree that Saxum can age for many many years. I always try to decant to help. I just struggle being able to age my wines vs drinking them with only a few years on them. It's a me issue!

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2019 Detert Family Vineyards Cabernet Franc Oakville

5/29/2023 - haldolugr wrote:

90 points

Dark red fruit - almost jam like in depth and density. Lots of gravel, stone, earthy tones mixed in.

haldolugr commented:

6/1/23, 10:35 AM - For sure needs a solid decant or a few years on it!

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2019 Occidental Pinot Noir Bodega Ridge Sonoma Coast

5/10/2022 - haldolugr wrote:

88 points

Nice fruit structure. Light to medium bodied. But had a racy acid finish that was a little too tart. Hopefully it mellows with some time.

haldolugr commented:

1/5/23, 4:44 PM - Thanks! There is a duplicate. Not sure how that happened.

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2018 La Pelle Cabernet Sauvignon Alluvium St. Helena

2/9/2022 - haldolugr wrote:

92 points

Needs a good decant. Dark black fruit with a touch of minerality and cocoa. It's got some pep and needs to settle down. Has runway to get better.

haldolugr commented:

2/10/22, 11:10 AM - Not long enough :) Only for about 60 min, a little bit over that like 75 min but not more than 90 min. It has a solid runway for time.

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2018 Kinsman Eades Cabernet Sauvignon La Voleuse Du Chagrin Geeslin Vineyard Calistoga

1/2/2022 - haldolugr wrote:

94 points

I don't know why.... the holidays... just not sure. But I had to open one. I should not have. Decanted for hours and yes - it's delicious. Deep deep wine. Lots of flavors. Fruit is good but this is way too tannic currently even with the decant. Sit on these bottles. But look forward to how this will evolve over time. Score should go up!

haldolugr commented:

2/10/22, 11:07 AM - Very hard. I am terrible at giving wine time to age. I try I do try….. but I fail all the time.

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2014 Beta Cabernet Sauvignon Vare Vineyard Oak Knoll District

10/9/2021 - haldolugr wrote:

85 points

Clearly not my style of wine. Saw some other reviewers had the same reaction I did. It’s not flawed. But there is a sour note on the finish that just doesn’t work for me. Wife and friends didn’t enjoy it either. Gave it a few hours to open up but it was always there.

haldolugr commented:

10/11/21, 3:22 PM - Thanks for sharing! Yeah, I wanted to like these from all the people I know who enjoy and reco the brand. I tried but something was just off for me and what I look for in a wine.

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2016 Saxum Cuvée Rocket Block James Berry Vineyard Paso Robles Willow Creek District Grenache Blend, Grenache

7/5/2021 - haldolugr wrote:

98 points

Decanted the magnum and wow. Just wow. Not sure what else to say. Everyone who tried it - loved it. Just a stunning wine. Depth of flavors balanced on a easy to drink core with a smooth as butter finish. Spice and fruit mixed with a touch of vanilla. Blue and black fruit driven. So delicious.

haldolugr commented:

7/15/21, 11:39 AM - Sorry missed your comment. We decanted for 2-3 hours before pouring.

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2012 Bedrock Wine Co. Cabernet Sauvignon Kamen Vineyard Moon Mountain District

2/14/2018 - haldolugr wrote:

93 points

Mixed dark fruits with vanilla and tobacco notes. Really nice drinking cabernet. Good finish. Wasn't sure what to expect from Moon Mtn but we really enjoyed the bottle.

haldolugr commented:

2/16/18, 9:46 AM - Hey BigTex22 - We did decant but it was a short decant, only 30 min before we started to pour. But we drank it slowly through the evening so by the last glass we were a few hours into it. For my tastes and based on my experience I would target to drink by 2022. I think it will peak in 3-4 years. Hope this message reaches you, wasn't sure how else to reply.

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