Saxum The Hexe Paso Robles 750ml

Grape:  51% Grenache, 17% Petite Sirah, 11% Graciano, 10% Mataro, 7% Syrah, 4% Carignan

Tasting Notes:  Black fruit, Dark Chocolate, Herb, Graphite

Saxum Vineyards was founded by Justin Smith and his wife Heather in 2002. Today, Saxum Vineyards is the most highly acclaimed winery in Paso Robles. They focus on producing Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvedre-based blends from the Willow Creek District of Paso Robles. They respect the land and farm everything sustainably without chemical fertilizers, herbicides, or pesticides. 

The 2020 Hexe has deep textures, smooth tannins, and lively acids. It's layered, full-bodied, ultra-pure, and powerful. the palate sends forth blackberry, black currant, chocolate, graphite, black pepper, sandalwood, and chalky minerality flavors. Think hearty meat dishes for this one.

California Wines

California wine production has a rich viticulture history since 1680 when Spanish Jesuit missionaries planted Vitis vinifera vines native to the Mediterranean region in their established missions to produce wine for religious services. In the 1770s, Spanish missionaries continued the practice under the direction of the Father Junípero Serra planted California's first vineyard at Mission San Juan Capistrano.

The state produces about ninety percent of the American wine supply and is the fourth largest wine producer among the world's independent nations. It has more than 1,200 wineries ranging from home-grown and small boutiques to large corporations with international distribution.