Saxum Vineyards is located in the Paso Robles AVA of Central California. Founded in the early 2000’s by Justin Smith, a young winemaker who had previously been part-owner of Linne Calodo, Saxum leapt into the limelight in late 2010 when its 2007 James Berry Vineyards wine was named the #1 Wine of 2010 by Wine Spectator. Smith owns the winery with his wife Heather, and produces up to 2,800 cases of wine a year.
G2 Vineyard is a half mile SW of the Saxum Estate Vineyard in the Willow Creek District of Paso Robles.
Bright crimson in color. 15.9% ABV. 58% Mourvedre and 42% Grenache. Sublime nose of black and blue fruits, molten licorice and violets. Medium body with ample acidity and notable balance. Lush and rich with sweet, supple fruits. Blackberry, blueberry liqueur, roasted herbs and a touch of pepper on the palate. Tremendous length on the finish. Delicious and ready to drink. The bottle disappeared in no time. Best over the next 1-2 years.
My rating: 95 points.
The 2023 version of this wine was recently offered to the mailing list.
Current wines from Saxum are available via the mailing list at $138 per bottle. There is a several year wait before you can expect to receive an offer.