Saxum Vineyards

Broken Stones Syrah

9.235 ratings
9.19 pro ratings
Paso Robles, Central Coast, California, USA
Syrah
Lamb
Top Notes For
Ryan Arnold

Beautiful silky GSM, subtle tannins with balance.

Beautiful silky GSM, subtle tannins with balance.

1 person found it helpfulJan 16th, 2017
Jim McCusker

A relatively early incarnation of one of Justin Smith's wines, the 2005 Broken Stones is, in my view, a window into the great wines he's been making since he hit his stride starting with the 2006 vintage. Amazing nose of iodine, blackberry, and dark fruit notes combined with a subtle undercurrent of earth, this is a totally underrated wine that is ageing beautifully. In my view this wine is peaking, so if you have this you should drink it up. Terrific!

A relatively early incarnation of one of Justin Smith's wines, the 2005 Broken Stones is, in my view, a window into the great wines he's been making since he hit his stride starting with the 2006 vintage. Amazing nose of iodine, blackberry, and dark fruit notes combined with a subtle undercurrent of earth, this is a totally underrated wine that is ageing beautifully. In my view this wine is peaking, so if you have this you should drink it up. Terrific!

1 person found it helpfulAug 23rd, 2015
Lee Lightfoot

Rich

Jan 29th, 2017
Matt Austin

Owner/Winemaker, Grosgrain Vineyards, Walla Walla, WA

9.3

Got away from harvest for a few hours for my son's first birthday. Popped and poured. Big, young and perfect for the occasion.

Got away from harvest for a few hours for my son's first birthday. Popped and poured. Big, young and perfect for the occasion.

Sep 28th, 2015
Knightsbridge Wine Shoppe

1.5L

Dec 12th, 2014
Josh Weinstein

Time exposed to some O2 helps quite a bit. Tons of fruit left.

Time exposed to some O2 helps quite a bit. Tons of fruit left.

Dec 23rd, 2019
Josh Weinstein

Wayyyyy to young, inky

Wayyyyy to young, inky

May 17th, 2018
Robert Rothfield

Blue fruit with hint of dark chocolate, long finish

Blue fruit with hint of dark chocolate, long finish

Jan 19th, 2018
David From The 504

Respersening the WNH been sporting the hat everywhere I go! Another great Bottle by Saxum, 78% Syrah , a little young

Respersening the WNH been sporting the hat everywhere I go! Another great Bottle by Saxum, 78% Syrah , a little young

Jul 4th, 2017
Pierce Osgood

Lot of ethyl-acetate on the nose

Lot of ethyl-acetate on the nose

Oct 16th, 2016