2008 Saxum "Broken Stones" Paso Robles Rhône Blend

SKU #1065611 96 points Jeb Dunnuck

Outer quote mark The 2008 Saxum Broken Stones is a full bore Syrah, delivering earthy dark berry fruits, roasted meats, charcoal, and spice box aromas that are lifted and framed by serious underlying minerality and crushed stone notes.Full bodied and powerful on the palate, with a ripe, grippy texture, gorgeous balance – despite the overall large scale – and a beautifully focused, blockbuster finish... Inner quote mark (11/2010)

94 points Wine Advocate

Outer quote mark The 2008 Broken Stones (79% Syrah, 13% Grenache, and the rest Mourvèdre) has a bluish purple color to the rim, with the classic nose of camphor, charcoal, black currant, and blackberry with hints of licorice and smoke. This intense wine displays great fruit, some structure, and a beautifully seamless texture. It is more evolved and open than the 2007 was at the same time, and just slightly less profound. (RP) Inner quote mark (9/2010)

93 points Vinous

Outer quote mark (79% syrah, 13% grenache and 8% mourvedre) Opaque purple. Exotic, floral and spice-accented black and blue fruits on the nose, with hints of fruitcake, vanilla and cola emerging with air. Impressively deep and powerful, offering sweet dark berry preserve and smoky spice flavors and a touch of candied violet. The extremely persistent finish is broad, sweet and penetrating, leaving smoke and spice notes behind. I like this wine's blend of depth and energy. (JR) Inner quote mark (11/2010)

93 points Wine Spectator

Outer quote mark An elegant style, rich without being weighty, serving up a mix of spicy dried berry, tobacco leaf, mineral and graphite. This wows you with its finesse and polish, offering subtle flavors that caress the palate. (JL) Inner quote mark (2/2011)


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