2021 Saxum Hexe | Willow Creek District, Paso Robles California 750ml

Black red to the edges with a beautiful, dark red Grenache driven nose accompanied by savory herbs and chaparral. Big structure and dusty tannins, but a smooth seductive side that really pleases the senses. I love this wine. 870 cases produced. | Justin Smith for Saxum

A clear step up over the 2020 of this cuvee, the 2021 Hexe is up there with the 2016 and 2018. Coming from a south-facing parcel in the James Berry Vineyard (there's a kiss of G2 fruit)...it sports a dense purple hue as well as awesome levels of red and black fruits, peppery herbs, sandalwood, loamy earth, and leather. I love its overall complexity, and it's full-bodied, with a multi-dimensional mouthfeel, lots of structure, and a blockbuster of a finish... | 98+ Jeb Dunnuck for jebdunnuck.com