2019 Saxum, Broken Stones Syrah, Paso Robles 1x750ml

Vinous 97

Glass-staining ruby. Lush and expansive on the deeply perfumed nose, displaying intense black and blue fruit, incense, cola, Moroccan spice and violet oil scents and a smoky mineral flourish. Broad, weighty and alluringly sweet, offering palate-coating blueberry, cassis, cherry-vanilla and fruitcake flavors sharpened by a spicy suggestion of cracked pepper. Finishes extremely long and spicy, with a repeating blue fruit note and rounded tannins adding shape and subtle closing grip. [Josh Raynolds, 07/07/2022]

Anticipated maturity: 2026-2036

Robert Parker 96

The 2019 Broken Stones is a blend of 60% Syrah, 20% Graciano, 11% Mataro, 7% Grenache and 2% Carignan. Medium ruby-purple, it has gregarious scents of cassis, white pepper, aniseed and violet. The full-bodied palate is intense and expressive, seamless and silky, with pretty floral perfume lingering on the extended finish. [Erin Brooks, 18/10/2021]

Anticipated maturity: 2024-2040