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2010

Saxum Booker Vineyard

Tasted 3 June 2017 Central Coast · Paso Robles

Similar to my notes from September, except that overall I feel as though this wine is smoothing out quite a bit. This is fine, but it also flattens out some of the more concentrated flavors I've come to enjoy from…

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28 May 2018 Previous notes from last year apply, except that this was showing quite a bit of hot alcohol on the finish, washing out the initial front-end attack… 16 September 2016 Paired with a grilled lamb chop (covered in redwood needles). This piece of meat was cooked beautifully, with the fat rendered perfectly. The flavors… 25 June 2016 PnP with notes of ripe blackberry, stewed plum, asphalt, and some charcuterie. More ripe than expected. Tannins had integrated well, with layers of…
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Saxum White James Berry Vineyard

Central Coast · Paso Robles Willow Creek District

Double decanted 3 hours. Heat. Angular. Fruit muted. Some interesting honey and marzipan notes poke out, but not much depth to be had; a completely clipped finish. The 15.8% ABV is distracting at…

Reviewed 16 October 2023
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