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2011 Saxum "Heart Stone Vineyard" Paso Robles Rhône Blend

SKU #1153175 93-95 points Wine Advocate

Outer quote mark The 2011 Heart Stone Vineyard is a blend of 58% Syrah, 37% Grenache and 5% Mourvedre that was brought up in mostly concrete, with 20% in puncheons. Showing beautifully from barrel, it didn’t disappoint from bottle and has a perfumed, elegant feel to its purple fruits, lavender, violets, white pepper and underbrush-like aromas and flavors. The whole cluster inclusion shows here, yet it has fantastic purity, fine tannin and integrated acidity. (JD) Inner quote mark (8/2014)

93-95 points Vinous

Outer quote mark The 2011 Heart Stone Vineyard comes across as a bit more ethereal than some of the other 2011s here, but there is plenty of understated depth and resonance to be found in the dark cherries, sweet herbs, flowers and spices. The 2011 is 41% Syrah, 39% Grenache and 20% Mourvèdre. The use of 60% whole clusters gives the 2011 much of its aromatic lift. This is very, very beautiful. The 2011 was all done in concrete. (AG) Inner quote mark (8/2012)

Jancis Robinson

Outer quote mark Taut, tightly wound aromatics. Full yet focused mouthfeel and ease and nuance. Notes of violet, earth and spice on dark wild berry. Rust, saline, and reductive accents throughout. Persistent, grippy tannin, balancing acidity and lots of length. Give it a lot of air upon opening. The character of this wine is a sort of conundrum – it offers what can only be described as an easy tenacity. It will take time in bottle to open up, but there is great harmony and purity throughout. Nicely done. 17+/20 points (ECB) Inner quote mark (11/2015)

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2011 Saxum "Heart Stone Vineyard" Paso Robles Rhône Blend

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Varietal:

Rhone Blends

Country:

United States

- When people consider domestic wine, they normally think about the state of California. The fine viticultural Region within California, including the Napa Valley, Sonoma, Santa Cruz Mountains, Mendocino and Santa Barbara, are capable of growing grapes of world-class quality. But there's plenty of fabulous wine coming from other states, too. Oregon, Washington and New York are also causing eyebrows (and glassware) to be raised around the world.

Sub-Region:

California

- With the explosive growth that California's wine industry has seen the past several years, it's easy to view winemaking and grape growing in the Golden State as a recent phenomenon. And while it's true that California's viticultural history is brief compared to several European countries, this state's roots date back well over 200 years. Due to the enormous response to California wine within the United States and worldwide, there are thousands of excellent and diverse wines being produced within the state each year.

Specific Appellation:

Paso Robles

- Located about halfway between San Francisco and Los Angeles, this inland AVA enjoys a sunny and hot growing period while its seaside neighbors hang in the fog. Zinfandel is the traditional red grape of choice, though cabernet, chardonnay, and Rhône varietals are gaining favor. Most are made in a fruit-forward, early drinking style.