96 Points - limited The 2016 Paderewski Vineyard is lovely, revealing complex aromas of ripe black fruits, licorice, aromatic bark, candied peel and dried flowers. On the palate, it's full-bodied, layered and savory, with rich structuring tannins, excellent energy and concentration and a long, stony finish. It's a blend of 46% Mataro, 19% Syrah, 15% Tempranillo, 8% Petite Sirah, 7% Zinfandel and 5% Grenache, maturing in 16% new puncheons, 67% foudre and the balance in used wood. The 2016 will be bottled this June.... ...Needing no introduction for anyone that’s followed the Wine Advocate or the wine scene in Paso Robles for any time in the past decade, Heather and Justin Smith’s Saxum Vineyards continues to fashion sensational, world-class wines from a number of top sites on the west side of Paso Robles."
Michael Sinowitz
Big and burly. This can use some time to soften.
Big and burly. This can use some time to soften.
Michael Sinowitz
This should probably say Mourvèdre blend as that is now the largest portion in the blend. An usual mix that includes Tempranillo and a small amount of zin and grenache. Evolving nicely. Very big but also quite complex.
This should probably say Mourvèdre blend as that is now the largest portion in the blend. An usual mix that includes Tempranillo and a small amount of zin and grenache. Evolving nicely. Very big but also quite complex.
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