Saxum Vineyards – Heart Stone Vineyard 2006 – Paso Robles

Saxum Vineyards – Heart Stone Vineyard 2006 – Paso Robles

Name: Saxum Vineyards
Vintage: 2006
Vineyard: Heart Stone Vineyard
Region: Paso Robles, California, USA
Grape Variety: 44% Syrah, 33% Grenache, 23% Mourvèdre (Mataro)
Alcohol Content: Approx. 15.7%
Bottle Size: 750ml
Rating: Robert Parker (RP) 97

Tasting Notes

The Heart Stone Vineyard 2006 from Saxum Vineyards is a stunning and powerful Rhône-style blend, uniting richness, purity, and age-worthy balance in a single expression.
It opens with captivating aromas of blackberry, blueberry, kirsch, licorice, and graphite, followed by subtle notes of violet, smoked herbs, pepper, and crushed rock.

On the palate, it is full-bodied, dense, and silky, delivering layers of dark fruits, mocha, spice, and mineral framed by velvety tannins and lively acidity.
The mid-palate shows both opulence and precision, leading to a long, pure, and persistent finish marked by elegance and freshness.

Now beautifully matured, this 2006 vintage retains remarkable energy and complexity — a testament to Saxum’s early mastery of Rhône-style blending.

Vintage Highlights

The 2006 growing season in Paso Robles was warm but steady, allowing for slow ripening and exceptional concentration in the fruit.
Heart Stone Vineyard’s rocky limestone and calcareous soils contributed minerality and structure, balancing the natural richness of the vintage.
Aged for about 22 months in French oak barrels (around 40% new), the wine developed texture and aromatic depth without losing focus or freshness.

✔ 97 points Robert Parker – “a sensational Rhône blend of power and finesse”
✔ Early benchmark vintage for Saxum’s estate program
✔ Displays both ripe intensity and limestone-driven freshness
✔ Exceptional longevity — still vibrant and evolving beautifully

Why It’s Special

Heart Stone Vineyard 2006 represents one of Saxum’s foundational releases, defining the style that would place the estate among California’s elite.
It perfectly captures Paso Robles’ limestone character, combining the richness of Syrah and Grenache with the structure and depth of Mourvèdre.
A collector’s treasure that continues to showcase Saxum’s signature harmony between power and precision.

Storage & Serving

Store in a temperature-controlled cellar with stable humidity.
Ideal serving temperature: 16–18°C (60–65°F).
Decant for 1 hour before serving to allow the wine’s mature aromatics to unfold gently.

Availability

The Heart Stone Vineyard 2006 was produced in very limited quantities and is now considered one of Saxum’s most collectible early vintages.
All bottles offered by Deggusto are professionally cellared, sourced directly, and available for immediate and secure shipment.

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