Saxum Paderewski Vineyard (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2014
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Product Details
Varietal
Producer
Vintage
2014
Size
1500ML
ABV
15.9%
Features
Collectible
Boutique
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Winemaker Notes
The growing season of 2014 was so dry that it is the defining feature of these wines. You can tell the vines struggled to squeeze every last drop of available moisture out of their bed of rocks that Saxum calls its soil. The wines are tightly wound and concentrated, but in a different way than the 2013s, more stoney. Wet stones and chalk, minerality, spices, and then the core of fruit. The tannins are more refined, or transparent, than the monster tannins of ’13 or ’12. These are reminiscent of the 2010s, which never had huge tannins, but have evolved very slowly, taking their sweet time to really strut their stuff.
Blend: 30% Mourvedre, 22% Zinfandel, 13% Syrah, 13% Tempranillo,12% Grenache, 10% Petite Sirah
Professional Ratings
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Wine Spectator
Distinctive and loaded with personality, offering blackberry, smoky beef, licorice and pepper flavors that take on richness and polish toward the long finish. Mourvèdre, Zinfandel, Syrah and Tempranillo. Drink now through 2028.
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
A 30% Mourvèdre, 22% Zinfandel, 13% Syrah, 10% Petite Sirah, 13% Tempranillo and 12% Grenache blend, the 2014 Paderewski Vineyard has a deep garnet-purple color and nose of warm mulberries, blueberry compote and preserved plums with touches of Chinese five spice, licorice, black pepper and underbrush. The full-bodied palate has a solid frame of chewy tannins and just enough freshness supporting the earthy, tightly knit flavors, finishing on a peppery note.
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JIM355742_2014 Item# 355742