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.