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.