Michael Etzel founded Beaux Freres in 1991 in Ribbon Ridge alongside his brother-in-law Robert Parker
For a fairly small production they make a wide variety of wines – as of our latest visit
Very concentrated and with serious tension
integrated tannins
Saxum 2021 Paderewski Vineyard Red, Paso Robles Wine Gifts Michael Etzel founded Beaux FreresLimited new release from Saxum. 97 Points Jeb Dunnuck: "The 2021 Paderewski checks in as 48% Syrah, 19% Mataro, 17% Zinfandel, and the rest Graciano. Its a brilliant bottle of wine, offering loads of ripe purple fruit, flowers, Jolly Rancher candy, and pepper. Its full bodied, has a rounded, sexy, opulent mouthfeel, and one heck of a finish. As satisfying as they come, its up front, hedonistic style is balanced beautifully by the cooler, elegant style