Saxum Heart Stone Vineyard 2018
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Category | Red Wine |
Varietals | |
Origin | California, Central Coast, Paso Robles |
Brand | Saxum |
Alcohol/vol | 15.9% |
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Jeb Dunnuck
- jd98
A rich, powerful wine based on 59% Syrah, 14% Grenache, 14% Touriga Nacional, and the rest Graciano, brought up mostly in foudre, the 2018 Heart Stone Vineyard's deep purple color is followed by killer notes of red and black currants, peppery herbs, loamy soil, and assorted meaty, spice notes. It has a Rhône-like spicy, meaty, savory character yet packs gorgeous purity of fruit, full-bodied richness, and sweet, polished tannins that are pure Paso Robles. Enjoy this brilliant blend any time over the coming 10-15 years. Along with the 2007, this is the finest example of this cuvée I've tasted.
Wine Advocate
- wa98
The 2018 Heart Stone Vineyard is big and flavorful but tremendously elegant this vintage. A blend of 59% Syrah, 14% Grenache, 14% Touriga Nacional and 13% Graciano, it has a deep, alluring perfume, loaded with purple flowers, licorice, earth, charcuterie and blackberry pie scents. The palate is full-bodied and structured by wonderfully ripe tannins, exploding with spiced dark fruits that expand effortlessly into a very long, lifted finish. It's stunning now but will offer more with time in the cellar.
Wine Spectator
- ws94
Distinctive and richly structured, with a framework of lively acidity and tannin wrapped with full-bodied kirsch, raspberry and fruitcake spices. Builds tension toward medium-grained tannins. Syrah, Touriga Nacional, Grenache and Graciano. Drink now through 2030.