Saxum, Broken Stones Syrah Size:6x750ml This needs to develop more

This needs to develop more depth but that should be possible given the tannic spine shaping this wine

(91-94)/2018+

There is fine richness to the sleek and concentrated medium weight plus flavors that exude a more subtle bead of minerality on the muscular and youthfully austere finish where a touch of bitter cherry arises

This offers fine development potential but it’s not likely to make for especially interesting early drinking

This is one of the few wines in the range to display any appreciable amount of wood on the strikingly pure

Saxum, Broken Stones Syrah Size:6x750ml This needs to develop moreBlended of 41% Syrah, 13% Mourvdre, 19% Grenache, 16% Petite Sirah, 8% Tempranillo and 3% Roussanne, the 2014 Broken Stones has a deep garnet purple color and exuberant black and blue fruit notes with suggestions of raspberry pie, potpourri, spice cake and fallen leaves, plus a waft of chocolate box. Full bodied and full on gorgeous, it fills the palate with soft, sexy fruit and plush tannins, finishing on a spicy note.