Saxum, Paderewski Vintage:2014 slate and liquorice

slate and liquorice

cedar and light seaweed coming through with aeration

This very good if youthfully austere effort will definitely require at least some cellaring first

There is a gorgeously refined mouth feel to the medium-bodied flavors that possess fine depth as well as nicely integrated tannins on the mouth coating and attractively persistent finish

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Saxum, Paderewski Vintage:2014 slate and liquoriceA 30% Mourvdre, 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