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97 Jeb Dunnuck -
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The 2017 Four Hearts Vineyard is based on 43% Petite Sirah and 19% each of Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Zinfandel, brought up 40% new American oak and the balance in French oak. It has a ripe, sexy, (almost Ridge-like) bouquet of blueberries, vanilla spice, exotic flowers, and candied orange blossom. Juicy, medium to full-bodied, beautifully textured, and elegant on the palate, this juicy, complex, and elegant red brings lots of Paso deliciousness. It's capable of keeping for 10-15 years.
96 Vinous -
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Dark purple. Intense, smoke-accented dark berry liqueur, exotic spice, incense, violet and licorice aromas show outstanding clarity and pick up hints of espresso and cola with air. Deeply concentrated, mineral-accented black/blue fruit, floral pastille and bitter chocolate flavors become livelier and take on black cardamom and mocha nuances on the back half. Broad and youthfully chewy in texture, showing strong tension and finishing with impressive floral- and mineral-dominated persistence and dusty tannins that lend solid closing grip.
92 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate -
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The 2017 4hearts Vineyard is made up of 43% Petite Sirah, 19% Tempranillo, 19% Cabernet Sauvignon and 19% Zinfandel. Winemaker Justin Smith says this is the first vintage he decided to use some four-year-old air-dried American oak. Medium to deep ruby-purple, it has a very spicy, layered nose with aromas of nutmeg, warm red and black cherries, floral potpourri, aniseed and a fruitcake note. The palate is full-bodied with a very firm frame and just enough freshness, finishing a touch warm.
Technical Details
- Blend43% Petite Syrah, 19% Tempranillo, 19% Cabernet Sauvignon
- WinemakerJustin Smith
- CountryUS
- RegionCalifornia Central Coast
- AppellationPaso Robles
- Vineyard4 hearts vineyard
- Aging/Cooperage30+ months in a mix of French and American oak
- Alcohol15.7%
- Production322 Cases cases
Saxum 4 Hearts 2017
Proprietary Blends | US
JD97, VN96, WA92
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About the Producer
Saxum Vineyard's founder, Justin Smith, is Paso Robles first vintner to be raised in the vines, and has developed a deep respect for each of his seven vineyard sites and the Rhone style wines he produces. The high quality, low yielding winery is credited for revolutionizing Paso Robles winemaking. Their Templeton Gap/Willow Creek location is characterized by rocky calcareous soils, steep hillsides, perfectly sunny days and cool breezes from the Pacific Ocean. This Central Coast rock star focuses on producing Syrah, Grenache and Mourvedre blends; crafting some of the most sought after and expensive wines in Paso Robles history. Smith eagerly shares his experiences and knowledge with his neighbor winemakers and utilizes the help from his childhood friends in the cellar. Uniqueness and creativity is found on the bottle as their labels are crafted by a local artist, making it as highly expressive as their wines.