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2008

Saxum Booker Vineyard

Tasted 26 December 2016 Central Coast · Paso Robles

Surprisingly energetic and a bit overrun by an initial blast of alcohol and tightly coiled tannins. Not sharp, but coming across a bit brash on the PnP. The quality of fruit was evident, but it was fairly cloaked by the…

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2019

Saxum James Berry Vineyard

Central Coast · Paso Robles Willow Creek District

A massive wine with massive booze. Wildberry whiskey and Cachaça cobbler. Wait for ten years and see what happens, or open now and use for a circus fire breathing act. This is a straight 4 on the…

Reviewed 25 May 2024
2005

Saxum Cuvée Rocket Block James Berry Vineyard

Central Coast · Paso Robles Willow Creek District

Chewy and earthy, with a road tar and sanguine thing going on. Finishes with a grainy texture that adds to the rustic profile. Past its prime, without knowing exactly what its prime might have looked…

Reviewed 25 May 2024
2020

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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