I finally get to introduce you to this new cuvee, Somnus, named after the Roman god of sleep, because this wine gets to sleep an extra year in barrel! 44 months it's been slumbering away... Think velvet glove in an iron gauntlet. We tucked it back in and let it sleep another whole year, and when it woke up...it blew us all away. It is something unique for sure. Still a beast, but something very special...it's not for the faint of heart. It is Paso. 450 cases produced. | Justin Smith for Saxum...mostly from the James Berry Vineyard but includes some Cabernet Sauvignon from the Heart Stone Vineyard...terrific cassis and darker berry fruits, some white pepper, graphite, and chalky minerality, ripe, fine, polished tannins, and a great finish. It's straight-up gorgeous at this point. | 96-98 points, Jeb Dunnuck for jebdunnuck.com