Saxum Vineyards
Broken Stones Syrah
Beautiful silky GSM, subtle tannins with balance.
Beautiful silky GSM, subtle tannins with balance.
1 person found it helpfulJan 16th, 2017A 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, 2015Got 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, 2015Time 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, 2019Blue fruit with hint of dark chocolate, long finish
Blue fruit with hint of dark chocolate, long finish
Jan 19th, 2018