Saxum 2021 4hearts Vineyard Red, Paso Robles 6 The unusually long barrel-ageing regime

The unusually long barrel-ageing regime encompasses the slow fermentation and the subsequent very gentle exposure to oxygen

and fermentation is started with native yeast

94 Points Robert Parker: "The Daou 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve is a barrel sample of 77% Cabernet Sauvignon and 23% Petit Verdot maturing for 16 months in 50% new French oak and is due to be bottled in the spring of 2024

Aromas of toasted oak and vanilla lead to baked pears

The Riviera is one of the best Pinot values we've discovered this year

Saxum 2021 4hearts Vineyard Red, Paso Robles 6 The unusually long barrel-ageing regimeRare new release from cult producer Saxum. previous vintage 96 Points Jeb Dunnuck: "The Petite Sirah heavy Saxum Four Hearts Vineyard (theres 21% Tempranillo, 21% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 6% Zinfandel) reminds me of a great vintage of Ridges Monte Bello Cabernet (I wouldnt be surprised if there was some American oak in here as well) with its blackberry, blueberry, cigar, and sappy flower aromas and flavors. Its full bodied and offers a big, mouth