The 2017 4hearts Vineyard is made up of 43% Petite Sirah, 19% Tempranillo, 19% Cabernet Sauvignon and 19% Zinfandel. Winemaker Justin Smith says this is the first vintage he decided to use some four-year-old air-dried American oak. Medium to deep ruby-purple, it has a very spicy, layered nose with aromas of nutmeg, warm red and black cherries, floral potpourri, aniseed and a fruitcake note. The palate is full-bodied with a very firm frame and just enough freshness, finishing a touch warm.-EB
Dark purple. Intense, smoke-accented dark berry liqueur, exotic spice, incense, violet and licorice aromas show outstanding clarity and pick up hints of espresso and cola with air. Deeply concentrated, mineral-accented black/blue fruit, floral pastille and bitter chocolate flavors become livelier and take on black cardamom and mocha nuances on the back half. Broad and youthfully chewy in texture, showing strong tension and finishing with impressive floral- and mineral-dominated persistence and dusty tannins that lend solid closing grip.-JR
Producer: Saxum
Vintage: 2017
Varietal: Proprietary Red
Country: USA
Region: CA - Central Coast, Santa Cruz Mtns
Sub-Region: San Luis Obispo
Appellation: Paso Robles
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