Purple in color. The nose is intense with black raspberries, charred meat and black pepper. On the palate, this is tight and concentrated. Pin point black raspberries with underlying char. It opens a bit in the glass. Very deep, with air it unwinds in the glass. Not opulent but by no means shy either. Good finish. Needs big or spicy foods but great on its own. Lots of alcohol but not noticeable in the wine.
My friend Robert was having a birthday. I brought a Magnum of this as it is always a crowd pleaser. And, it did not disappoint. Inky purple in color. The nose has black raspberries, white pepper, roasted meats, and slight floral note. With air some coffee grounds come out. On the palate, this was pop and pout and took only about twenty minutes to open though it continued to improve all night. Lots of black raspberry fruit intertwined with smoke and roasted meats. Medium tannins. Great precision and balance. Long finish. This needs big or spicy foods but will work with those and o
Saxum is one of my favorite wineries so no surprise, but this is outstanding. It has really opened up since last tried reinforcing my belief that despite what some say, these big reds are best after ten years in a good cellar. This is made from 79% Syrah, 7% Petite Sirah and the rest Grenache, Mourvedre and Roussanne grapes. Inky purple in color. The nose has black raspberries, white pepper, roasted meats and slight violets. On the palate, the texture is wonderful. Velvety with excellent acidity. Complex and layered, this unwinds in the glass. And, it is delicious with black raspber
This is a blend of 63% Syrah, 19% Mourvedre, 15% Grenache, and 3% Petite Sirah from Paso Robles. Inky purple in color, opaque and bright. The nose is powerful with black raspberries, black pepper, grilled meats, black cherries, gravel and char. Full bodied. Lush texture. great energy and balance. On the palate, this is flat out delicious. Flavors of black raspberries, black cherries, black pepper and char. Long finish. Still a big wine but it has calmed down since its youth. It should drink well for another twenty years. Great on its own, this will work well with bigger food off
This is a blend of 48% Syrah, 21% Mourvedre, 20% Grenache, 10% Petite Sirah, and 1% Roussane from California's Central Coast. Inky purple in color, opaque and bright. The nose is great with black raspberries, grilled meats, plums, roasted herbs, and char. Full bodied. High energy.
