Saxum Terry Hoage Vineyard 2011

Professional Ratings

• 98 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
  Coming from dense, clay soils and a blend of 51% Grenache and 49% Syrah, the 2011 Terry Hoage is a ripe, voluptuously textured effort that exhibits rocking purity of fruit, sweet tannin and no shortage of richness or length. Boasting fantastic aromas and flavors of raspberry, cassis, flower oil and licorice, it comes together beautifully in the glass and is one impressive barrel sample. Given the overall texture and richness, I can’t image it not being delicious on release, yet as with most of Justin’s wines, it should have 12-15 years of longevity.

  Range: 95-98 Points

• 90 Wine Spectator
  A rugged blend shaped by firm, drying, grainy tannins, this features a fruit profile of rich dark berry, raspberry and touches of berry jam, with spice and cedar accents. Ends with chewy tannins. Grenache and Syrah.