Saxum Vineyards – G2 Vineyard 2020 – Paso Robles

Saxum Vineyards – G2 Vineyard 2020 – Paso Robles

Name: Saxum Vineyards
Vintage: 2020
Vineyard: G2 Vineyard
Region: Paso Robles, California, USA
Grape Variety: 59% Grenache, 18% Mataro (Mourvèdre), 18% Syrah, 5% Graciano
Alcohol Content: Approx. 15.4%
Bottle Size: 750ml
Rating: Robert Parker (RP) 97

Tasting Notes

The G2 Vineyard 2020 from Saxum Vineyards is a superb and expressive Rhône-style blend, showing both the richness of Paso Robles and the elegance of its calcareous hillside soils.
It opens with seductive aromas of black raspberry, kirsch, plum, lavender, and crushed rock, intertwined with subtle hints of garrigue, smoked herbs, and cocoa nibs.

On the palate, it is full-bodied, silky, and vibrant, offering layers of ripe red and black fruits, pepper, and mineral tension.
The tannins are polished and fine-grained, perfectly balancing the ripe fruit core with freshness and precision.
The finish is long, seamless, and refined, echoing with notes of violet, spice, and stone minerality.

This 2020 release demonstrates Saxum’s rare ability to blend power with finesse, producing a wine of remarkable purity and energy.

Vintage Highlights

The 2020 growing season in Paso Robles was warm but consistent, allowing the fruit to achieve full ripeness with balanced acidity.
G2 Vineyard, located in the Willow Creek District, is prized for its limestone-rich soils and dramatic elevation, which give the wine its distinct minerality and focus.
Aged for around 20 months in large French oak puncheons and amphorae, the 2020 G2 Vineyard retained vibrant fruit and textural depth.

✔ 97 points Robert Parker – “a thrilling, layered, and impeccably balanced blend”
✔ From the high-elevation G2 Vineyard in the Willow Creek District
✔ Displays depth, precision, and aromatic lift
✔ Built for long-term aging with 15–20 years of potential evolution

Why It’s Special

The G2 Vineyard bottling is one of Saxum’s most terroir-driven cuvées, known for its balance of intensity and minerality.
The 2020 vintage captures the essence of Paso Robles limestone soils, resulting in a wine that is as elegant as it is powerful.
It’s a quintessential Saxum expression — bold, pure, and beautifully textured — making it a must-have for collectors of California Rhône-style wines.

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 fully express its aromatics and depth.

Availability

The G2 Vineyard 2020 was produced in limited quantities, offered primarily through Saxum’s mailing list and select private allocations.
All bottles offered by Deggusto are professionally cellared, sourced directly, and available for immediate and secure shipment.

💎 Secure your bottle of this elegant and powerful 2020 Paso Robles G2 Vineyard masterpiece today!