Saxum Vineyards – G2 Vineyard 2016 – Paso Robles

Saxum Vineyards – G2 Vineyard 2016 – Paso Robles

Name: Saxum Vineyards
Vintage: 2016
Vineyard: G2 Vineyard
Region: Paso Robles, California, USA
Grape Variety: 58% Grenache, 19% Mataro (Mourvèdre), 18% Syrah, 5% Graciano
Alcohol Content: Approx. 15.5%
Bottle Size: 750ml
Rating: Robert Parker (RP) 98+

Tasting Notes

The G2 Vineyard 2016 from Saxum Vineyards is a deep, powerful, and impeccably balanced Rhône-style blend, showcasing the distinctive elegance of Paso Robles’ limestone-rich terroir.
It opens with soaring aromas of black raspberry, plum, kirsch, lavender, and garrigue, interwoven with nuances of crushed rock, graphite, and smoked herbs.

On the palate, it is full-bodied, concentrated, and silky, with waves of ripe red and black fruits, licorice, pepper, and cocoa carried by fine-grained tannins.
The mid-palate is expansive yet refined, while the finish is long, mineral, and pure, leaving a lasting impression of balance and precision.

The 2016 vintage combines the lush fruit and texture typical of Saxum with an extraordinary sense of focus and energy — a hallmark of the G2 Vineyard site.

Vintage Highlights

The 2016 growing season in Paso Robles delivered ideal conditions, with moderate temperatures and extended hang time resulting in perfect fruit maturity.
G2 Vineyard, located in the Willow Creek District, is known for its steep, calcareous slopes that impart natural tension and minerality.
Aged for approximately 20 months in large French oak puncheons and amphorae, this wine maintained vibrant fruit and elegance while gaining complexity.

✔ 98+ points Robert Parker – “a phenomenal wine of seamless richness and precision”
✔ From the acclaimed G2 Vineyard in the Willow Creek District
✔ Superb balance between power, minerality, and finesse
✔ Capable of aging gracefully for 15–20 years

Why It’s Special

G2 Vineyard 2016 exemplifies Saxum’s signature balance of intensity and restraint, delivering incredible purity and expression of site.
It reflects the unique combination of Paso Robles’ Mediterranean warmth and limestone freshness, resulting in a wine that is both opulent and poised.
A true collector’s wine, and one of the standout vintages of the decade for this cuvée.

Storage & Serving

Store in a temperature-controlled environment with stable humidity.
Ideal serving temperature: 16–18°C (60–65°F).
Decant for 1.5 to 2 hours before serving to allow full aromatic expression.

Availability

The G2 Vineyard 2016 was produced in limited quantities, offered primarily to Saxum’s mailing list members and top collectors.
All bottles offered by Deggusto are professionally cellared, sourced directly, and available for immediate and secure shipment.

💎 Secure your bottle of this magnificent 2016 Paso Robles G2 Vineyard masterpiece today!