Saxum Vineyards

Bone Rock James Berry Vineyard Syrah Grenache

9.544 ratings
9.511 pro ratings
Paso Robles, Central Coast, California, USA
Syrah, Grenache
Lamb, Chocolate & Caramel, Herbs, Soft Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Turkey, Pasta, Mushrooms, Veal, Tomato-Based, Chicken, Exotic Spices, Potato, White Rice, Duck, Nuts & Seeds, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Asian Cuisine, Salads & Greens, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, Quinoa
Top Notes For
Bill Bender

After dinner pop and pour and it needed time to open that I did not provide it. Have some in the decanter for a post Masters re-visit tonight. Last night this was super tight and just too hot for me. My guests loved it and raved. Interim rating.

After dinner pop and pour and it needed time to open that I did not provide it. Have some in the decanter for a post Masters re-visit tonight. Last night this was super tight and just too hot for me. My guests loved it and raved. Interim rating.

Apr 12th, 2015
Knightsbridge Wine Shoppe

1.5L

Dec 12th, 2014
Rebecca McMahon

Good fruit and character but hot. Alcohol blows off after a while

Good fruit and character but hot. Alcohol blows off after a while

Mar 26th, 2014
Rodolfo Coppel

Magnum

Magnum

Jul 27th, 2021
Robin Cooper

Girls group January 2020

Girls group January 2020

Feb 25th, 2020
Roman Sukley

2006 Saxum Bone Rock from the awesome James Berry Vineyard in Paso Robles. 76% Syrah, 18% Mourvèdre and 6% Grenache. A whopping 16.7% (and no, that is not a typo), alcohol! 3 hour decant, and it needs it. Motor oil black in the stem. Aromatic nose of exotic spices, roasted game and pepper with some Spring flowers lurking in the background. Explosive monster of a palate of Morello cherries and brambly fruits. Notes of baking spices and loamy earth. Soft tannins and nice acidity. I’d be lying if I said there is no noticeable alcohol, but I don’t think anyone would guess almost 17%. Rich and pure with that silky texture that I do crave. Strong finish. I always enjoy that rustic/tannic component that Mourvèdre contributes to the equation. Years ahead of this one. I would never guess this was an ‘06. Well worth the wait to join the Saxum mailing list. @justinsmith has the touch. One addendum: This wine is just begging to be joined at the table by a beautifully frenched and denuded, garlic-crusted rack of lamb like the Food & Wine recipe authored by my friend, the very talented Kenny Rochford. Maybe not the traditional pairing, but sometimes you just gotta push the envelope.

2006 Saxum Bone Rock from the awesome James Berry Vineyard in Paso Robles. 76% Syrah, 18% Mourvèdre and 6% Grenache. A whopping 16.7% (and no, that is not a typo), alcohol! 3 hour decant, and it needs it. Motor oil black in the stem. Aromatic nose of exotic spices, roasted game and pepper with some Spring flowers lurking in the background. Explosive monster of a palate of Morello cherries and brambly fruits. Notes of baking spices and loamy earth. Soft tannins and nice acidity. I’d be lying if I said there is no noticeable alcohol, but I don’t think anyone would guess almost 17%. Rich and pure with that silky texture that I do crave. Strong finish. I always enjoy that rustic/tannic component that Mourvèdre contributes to the equation. Years ahead of this one. I would never guess this was an ‘06. Well worth the wait to join the Saxum mailing list. @justinsmith has the touch. One addendum: This wine is just begging to be joined at the table by a beautifully frenched and denuded, garlic-crusted rack of lamb like the Food & Wine recipe authored by my friend, the very talented Kenny Rochford. Maybe not the traditional pairing, but sometimes you just gotta push the envelope.

Jan 6th, 2018
Julie Kang

Still my favorite!

Still my favorite!

Aug 26th, 2017
Ryan Arnold

A Christmas wine worth remembering, beautiful complexity and fullness, still youthful but much more integrated now. Near flawless. Love #saxumvineyards.

A Christmas wine worth remembering, beautiful complexity and fullness, still youthful but much more integrated now. Near flawless. Love #saxumvineyards.

Dec 29th, 2016
Jim McCusker

Another winner from Justin Smith, the 2006 Bone Rock is terrific. It's a bit more one-dimensional than his more recent offerings (been enjoying his wines since the 2003 vintage, but 2007 was a turning point), but this portends the complexity that shows up in spades in 2007 and beyond. This is probably close to peaking, with a great combination of primary and secondary flavors (and a delicateness that is more reminiscent of a grenache-driven blend (as opposed to the SMG blend that it actually is). Fantastic juice!

Another winner from Justin Smith, the 2006 Bone Rock is terrific. It's a bit more one-dimensional than his more recent offerings (been enjoying his wines since the 2003 vintage, but 2007 was a turning point), but this portends the complexity that shows up in spades in 2007 and beyond. This is probably close to peaking, with a great combination of primary and secondary flavors (and a delicateness that is more reminiscent of a grenache-driven blend (as opposed to the SMG blend that it actually is). Fantastic juice!

Jul 3rd, 2016
Robin Ralls

Something was flawed about it.

Something was flawed about it.

Mar 10th, 2016