Spicy to the core, the 2023 4 Hearts Vineyard wafts up with a perfumed blend of cedar box, clove, dusty blackcurrant and a hint of rosemary. Deeply textural and cool toned, it reveals its Cabernet component through a tinge of graphite minerals while ripe red and black fruit drench the palate in primary concentration. Fine-grained tannins frame the palate as the 2023 tapers off classically dry and long, with a resonance of allspice that lingers. Classic in feel and beautifully balanced. (EG)

Typically one of the most distinctive wines in the Saxum portfolio, the 2023 4hearts Vineyard is no exception and is an incredibly sturdy example, fitting as the last vintage of the cuvée. It is composed of 48% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Petite Sirah and 25% Zinfandel made with 25% stem inclusion and a 22-month élevage in 225-liter and 300-liter barrels, half of which are American oak from Canton. The American oak component is prevalent yet harmonious from the outset. A red-fruited, resinous and gourmand nose introduces a dense, compact palate livened by bracing acidity. It finishes on a focused, taut note supported by grainy yet refined tannins that will benefit from a few years in the cellar to integrate. (ML)

This unique red weaves an alluring mix of Assam tea, guava and ripe berries. The palate offers a pleasant textural chew and is filled with exuberant, cocoa-laced flavors of raspberry and cherry. Finishes with polished tannins. Nice length. Petite Sirah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel. Drink now through 2038. (AR)