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2021 Saxum Cayucos Ridge

Removed from subterranean passive storage; Purchased direct from winery; Consignor is original owner

Ends Sunday, 7pm Pacific

RATINGS

95The Wine Advocate

...nose is exquisite, perfumed and alluring, with a level of poise and elegance altogether...texture is fresh and ethereal, with a wonderfully spry, lifted energy that carries through to the finish.

94-96Vinous / IWC

...wickedly fresh, with white pepper, dried roses, split pine and mentholated currants forming its bouquet...cool-toned and racy in feel, with ripe red and black fruits accelerated by zesty acidity as hits of lavender pastille amass toward the close...leaves a spice-drop resonance and edgy tannins, yet it maintains fantastic balance.

94-96Jeb Dunnuck

...has a Cornas-like vibe in its peppery red and black fruits, game, wild herbs, and iron-like nuances. Medium to full-bodied on the palate, it's structured, has lots of tannins, terrific balance, and a great finish.

17Jancis Robinson

Peppery liquorice root and fennel fronds in inky dark cherry. Really leafy. Chewy, intense tannin and a long finish.

PRODUCER

Saxum

Saxum Vineyards is located in the Paso Robles AVA of Central California. Founded in the early 2000s by Justin Smith, a young winemaker who had previously been part-owner of Linne Calodo, Saxum leapt into the limelight in late 2010 when its 2007 James Berry Vineyards wine was named the #1 Wine of 2010 by Wine Spectator. The wine is a Rhone-style blend of Grenache, Mourvedre and Syrah. Like most of the so-called Central California Coast “Rhone Rangers,” Saxum specializes in Rhone Valley-style blends. The intense sunshine and relatively steep and rocky terrain of the Paso Robles AVA, which was officially recognized in 1983, is similar to the terrain of the Rhone Valley. Smith owns the winery with his wife Heather, and produces up to 2,800 cases of wine a year. There are currently five cuvees.

VINTAGE

2021 Saxum Cayucos Ridge