Saxum Vineyards
Broken Stones Paso Robles Syrah Blend
Paso Robles, Central Coast, California, USA
Thought I posted this 6-7 months ago but evidently it didn’t go through.
While I’m still on the waitlist, I’m able to buy a few bottles a year from a friend. This is the first bottle I purchased back in 2017. I know it’s young, but I couldn’t resist any longer. I double decanted this for about an hour then consumed from bottle over the next three.
I’ve had most of the Saxum offerings, but I don’t think I’ve had Broken Stones before, yet it’s just absolutely killer like every other Saxum I’ve had. Deeply purple/black in the glass with aromatics of roasted blueberries and blackberries that are then dipped in dark chocolate, alongside smoked meat. I never know how else to describe it, but certain high quality Paso Rhône style blends have this airy/weightless-jammy flair to them, which I love…definitely present here. Coiled up at first but as the evening moved on, the layers kept unfolding with notes of charcoal, spiced dark fruits, cherry jerky. Perfect balance of acidity & tannin.
Best in 2-3yrs, but quite enjoyable with 3-4hrs of air now.
Thought I posted this 6-7 months ago but evidently it didn’t go through.
While I’m still on the waitlist, I’m able to buy a few bottles a year from a friend. This is the first bottle I purchased back in 2017. I know it’s young, but I couldn’t resist any longer. I double decanted this for about an hour then consumed from bottle over the next three.
I’ve had most of the Saxum offerings, but I don’t think I’ve had Broken Stones before, yet it’s just absolutely killer like every other Saxum I’ve had. Deeply purple/black in the glass with aromatics of roasted blueberries and blackberries that are then dipped in dark chocolate, alongside smoked meat. I never know how else to describe it, but certain high quality Paso Rhône style blends have this airy/weightless-jammy flair to them, which I love…definitely present here. Coiled up at first but as the evening moved on, the layers kept unfolding with notes of charcoal, spiced dark fruits, cherry jerky. Perfect balance of acidity & tannin.
Best in 2-3yrs, but quite enjoyable with 3-4hrs of air now.
I double decanted this for about an hour then consumed from bottle over the next three.
I’ve had most of the Saxum offerings, but I don’t think I’ve had Broken Stones before, yet it’s just absolutely killer like every other Saxum I’ve had. Deeply purple/black in the glass with aromatics of roasted blueberries and blackberries that are then dipped in dark chocolate, alongside smoked meat. I never know how else to describe it, but certain high quality Paso Rhône style blends have this airy/weightless-jammy flair to them, which I love…definitely present here. Coiled up at first but as the evening moved on, the layers kept unfolding with notes of charcoal, spiced dark fruits, cherry jerky. Perfect balance of acidity & tannin.
Best in 2-3yrs, but quite enjoyable with 3-4hrs of air now.
I double decanted this for about an hour then consumed from bottle over the next three.
I’ve had most of the Saxum offerings, but I don’t think I’ve had Broken Stones before, yet it’s just absolutely killer like every other Saxum I’ve had. Deeply purple/black in the glass with aromatics of roasted blueberries and blackberries that are then dipped in dark chocolate, alongside smoked meat. I never know how else to describe it, but certain high quality Paso Rhône style blends have this airy/weightless-jammy flair to them, which I love…definitely present here. Coiled up at first but as the evening moved on, the layers kept unfolding with notes of charcoal, spiced dark fruits, cherry jerky. Perfect balance of acidity & tannin.
Best in 2-3yrs, but quite enjoyable with 3-4hrs of air now.
Happy Birthday Christina & Hedy.
Just hitting it’s first stage of drinking. Better in 3-5 years. For me, Justin’s James Berry Vineyard is the only wine in his line up that drinks well on the younger side.
Happy Birthday Christina & Hedy.
Just hitting it’s first stage of drinking. Better in 3-5 years. For me, Justin’s James Berry Vineyard is the only wine in his line up that drinks well on the younger side.
2020 vintage. Decanted and tasted after 3.5 hours. Ripe nose full of black fruits. Hint of clove. Heavy body. Some tannic presence but still on the "smoother" side of the ledger. Remarkable concentration throughout. 7.27.23.
2020 vintage. Decanted and tasted after 3.5 hours. Ripe nose full of black fruits. Hint of clove. Heavy body. Some tannic presence but still on the "smoother" side of the ledger. Remarkable concentration throughout. 7.27.23.
Jul 28th, 2023
Still dense, but with over three hours in the decanter the wine began to show--dense core of fruit, very structured still, good acidity and very complex.
Still dense, but with over three hours in the decanter the wine began to show--dense core of fruit, very structured still, good acidity and very complex.
Mar 18th, 2017
Medium garnet color. Very dark chocolate, tart cherry on the palette. Medium body, well balanced. Not too much tan in, not sahara-y. Great mouthfeel! Tasted blind with Packer and Jordan
Medium garnet color. Very dark chocolate, tart cherry on the palette. Medium body, well balanced. Not too much tan in, not sahara-y. Great mouthfeel! Tasted blind with Packer and Jordan
May 19th, 2022
Spectacular bouquet. Full-bodied, intense, and complex. Dark berries, licorice, tobacco, earthy, and peppery. Gorgeous floral character. Excellent!
Spectacular bouquet. Full-bodied, intense, and complex. Dark berries, licorice, tobacco, earthy, and peppery. Gorgeous floral character. Excellent!
Feb 21st, 2021Fantastic after a four-hour decant. Super rich with long finish. So balanced between the dark fruit and the tannins and acid. Could hold for a little while longer to see if it evolves further.
Fantastic after a four-hour decant. Super rich with long finish. So balanced between the dark fruit and the tannins and acid. Could hold for a little while longer to see if it evolves further.
Mar 24th, 2020