detrital mica and schist lends a distinct character to this wine
This is now where the Sangiovese rootings used in the estate’s new plantations are reproduced
There are hints of complexity with smoky flavours evolving towards liquorice
the GAJA winery is widely considered to be one of the greatest estates in the world
Since Fabien assumed control of the estate in 2009
Saxum Vineyards G2 Vineyard, Paso Robles, USA 2023 Super Tuscan detrital mica and schist lendsBeginning with the 2014 vintage, we brought a new vineyard into the fold. The G2 vineyard is only half a mile from our estate, directly to the South West. Our friend Bill Gibbs (of Heart Stone fame) purchased the property with 40 acres already planted to Grenache, Mataro, Syrah, Tannat, and Zinfandel. We locked down our favorite blocks, an amazing 5 acre South slope planted to Mataro and Grenache. These blocks are extremely rocky and steep, a twin of