Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Saxum
Label Name:
 
G2 Vineyard
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Paso Robles - Willow Creek District.
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
15.8%
Grape(s):
 
Grenache, Mataro (Mourvèdre), Graciano, Syrah, Carignan.
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Advocate 96 points; noted drinking window ~2024–2037; 22 months barrel aging

Tasting Note
Bold, plush black and red fruit (blackberry, plum) with candied violet, Asian spice and incense; full-bodied, layered palate, refined structure and a long, coiled finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled lamb, roasted beef short ribs, braised venison, aged Manchego or cheddar. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), char siu, spicy Sichuan beef, lamb skewers, rich noodle stews.

Production Method
Low-yield, sustainably farmed vineyard fruit; native/controlled fermentations, aged 22 months in 600L and 300L barrels (77% new).

Vineyard Info
Saxum (Justin Smith) crafts Rhône-style blends from Willow Creek, Paso Robles, focusing on low yields, rocky calcareous slopes and minimal intervention since the winery's founding.