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Saxon Brown 2000 Casa Santinamaria Old Vine Zinfandel (Sonoma Valley)
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- $35
Marches to the beat of good Cabernet with its cassis and chocolate aromas and flavors, lush, complex tannins and overlay of finely smoked French oak. But the persistant undertow of wild, brambly berry and the peppery finish finger it as Zin.
— S.H.
(3/1/2004)
Saxon Brown 1999 Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley)
- $35
Rich and deeply scented, with cherry, mushroom, tomato, smoke and vanilla aromas. Shows wonderful depth of flavor, and explodes on the palate with cola, cherry and herb flavors. Tart, crisp acidity and silky tannins give this vibrant wine great structure. —S.H.
— S.H.
(2/1/2003)
Saxon Brown 2006 Durell Vineyard Chardonnay (Sonoma Valley)
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- $47
Very forward and mouth-filling in pineapples, mangoes, nectarines, guavas and figs. Yet the wine is dry and crisp. Shows flamboyance rather than complexity, and will appeal to fans of this hedonistic style.
— S.H.
(8/1/2008)
Saxon Brown 2005 Casa Santinamaria Vineyards Sémillon (Sonoma Valley)
- $30
A flavorful, full-bodied white with the body of a leesy Chardonnay, but different flavors. Citrus fruits, almond skin, apricots and an almost Musqué-type floweriness lead to a long, citrusy, crisp finish.
— S.H.
(12/1/2006)
Saxon Brown 2003 Parmelee Hill Vineyard Syrah (Sonoma County)
- $30
Melds citrus, herb, pepper and cranberry hints with riper flavors of blackberries and oak-derived notes of brown sugar and caramel. Firmly structured on the finish, with some troublingly hard tannins. Drink young, with a well marbled steak, or age it several years and hope for the best.
— W.E.
(9/1/2005)
Saxon Brown 1999 Casa Santinamaria Vineyards Zinfandel (Sonoma Valley)
- $35
A huge Zin, filled with ripe flavors ranging from wild forest berries to stone fruits to pepper and tobacco. The most notable feature is the tannins, which are rugged and fierce. This dry wine makes your tongue stick to the roof of your palate.
— S.H.
(2/1/2003)
Saxon Brown 2002 Casa Santinamaria Vineyards Old Vine Sémillon (Sonoma Valley)
- $20
From a 75-year-old white field blend. The winemaker has put no oak at all on this wine in order to preserve its intense flavors. They include melon, fig and a Chinese sweet and sour sauce taste that make this dry, crisp wine distinctive. Try with roast pork with a sweet apricot glaze.
— S.H.
(12/1/2003)
Saxon Brown 1999 Fighting Brothers Cuvee Zinfandel (Sonoma Valley)
- $30
A big Zin that opens with a blast of crushed white pepper aromas and then reveals its blackberry fruit in the mouth. It’s got big, rough tannins and prickly acidity; there’s nothing shy or subtle about it. —S.H.
— S.H.
(2/1/2003)
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