Saxum G2 Vineyard 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Saxum
Label Name:
 
G2 Vineyard
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Paso Robles (Willow Creek District), California
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
15.9%
Grape(s):
 
Grenache 53%, Mourvèdre (Mataro) 21%, Graciano 19%, Carignan 4%, Syrah 3%
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Jeb Dunnuck 100 pts (2021); Vinous 96; James Suckling 96; Robert Parker / The Wine Advocate ~94–94+; widely lauded in trade press

Tasting Note
Black and red berries (blackberry, cherry) with violets, garrigue, black pepper, mocha and smoky mineral notes; lush, concentrated yet lifted, with bright acidity, silky/silty tannins and a long spicy floral finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled lamb, roast beef, braised short ribs, duck confit. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), char siu, Peking duck, spicy Sichuan lamb, rich yakitori skewers.

Production Method
Hand-harvested Rhône varieties, small-lot fermentations with some co-fermentation; aged in large oak puncheons and neutral barrels for extended maturation; minimal-intervention cellar work.

Vineyard Info
Saxum (Justin Smith) is a boutique, high‑quality Paso Robles producer focused on Rhône-style blends and low-yield farming. G2 is sourced from the G2 Vineyard (Willow Creek), a steep, limestone-rich site farmed for premium fruit.