Saxum Vineyards

The Hexe Willow Creek District Grenache Blend

9.514 ratings

9.41 pro ratings

Paso Robles, Central Coast, California, USA

Petite Sirah, Syrah, Mataro, Zinfandel, Tempranillo, Grenache

Lamb, Tomato-Based, Potato, White Rice, Pungent Cheese, Pasta, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Beef, Chili & Hot Spicy, Mushrooms, Hard Cheese, Pork, Venison, Chicken, Turkey, Herbs, Soft Cheese, Duck, Exotic Spices, Beans & Peas, Baking Spices, Polenta, Lasagna, Pizza, Barbecue, Mexican Cuisine, Chocolate & Caramel, Veal, Nuts & Seeds, Asian Cuisine, Salads & Greens, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, Quinoa

Top Notes For

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.4

2016 vintage. Massive. Needs an 8hr/holiday decant. Was drinking great after open 3hrs but needed more airtime.

2016 vintage. Massive. Needs an 8hr/holiday decant. Was drinking great after open 3hrs but needed more airtime.

Apr 21st, 2023

9.5

Awesome full throttle wine from Saxum! Drinking beautifully

Awesome full throttle wine from Saxum! Drinking beautifully

Aug 30th, 2021

9.4

Saxum is consistently my favorite “big” MSG blend producer from CA. First time trying The Hexe. Absolutely delicious

Saxum is consistently my favorite “big” MSG blend producer from CA. First time trying The Hexe. Absolutely delicious

Jun 24th, 2021

9.8

Just a notch below Third Twin,
Jeb 💯 if I remember correctly. Definitely in a couple years but you won’t be disappointed if you opened one today as well.
Specs

e 2016 Hexe comes mostly from the estate James Berry Vineyard yet has a little bit of G2 fruit as well. Made from lots showing the most structure and power, it tastes like an old vine Grenache from the La Crau lieu-dit in Châteauneuf.
Amazing how @Stanley Barrios 2017 Grenache matches up so closely with this & the Third Twin.

Just a notch below Third Twin,
Jeb 💯 if I remember correctly. Definitely in a couple years but you won’t be disappointed if you opened one today as well.
Specs

e 2016 Hexe comes mostly from the estate James Berry Vineyard yet has a little bit of G2 fruit as well. Made from lots showing the most structure and power, it tastes like an old vine Grenache from the La Crau lieu-dit in Châteauneuf.
Amazing how @Stanley Barrios 2017 Grenache matches up so closely with this & the Third Twin.

May 18th, 2020

9.6

Awesome!!

Awesome!!

Mar 6th, 2020

Writer WineEnthusiast.com

9.4

Erik had this 3 years ago

Erik had this 3 years ago

Jul 23rd, 2021

9.8

Craig had this 9 months ago

Craig had this 9 months ago

Mar 6th, 2024

9.6

David had this 2 years ago

David had this 2 years ago

Jun 15th, 2023

9.6

David had this 2 years ago

David had this 2 years ago

Jul 9th, 2022

9.4

David had this 3 years ago

David had this 3 years ago

Oct 17th, 2021