Saxum Vineyards

Broken Stones Red Rhone Blend

9.3112 ratings
9.116 pro ratings
Paso Robles, Central Coast, California, USA
Red Rhone Blend
Tomato-Based, Pasta, Salami & Prosciutto, Mushrooms, Onion, Pungent Cheese, Venison, Hard Cheese, Lamb, Pork, Beef
Top Notes For
Bill Bender

Tighter than a clam with lockjaw. Hold.

Tighter than a clam with lockjaw. Hold.

Dec 16th, 2018
Aaron Means

Lean,.....but that means it still bigger than most wines. Saxum's are beastly! Cold year produced a wine not up to my standards for Saxum but was happy to consume it anyways. From thawed frozen bottle.

Lean,.....but that means it still bigger than most wines. Saxum's are beastly! Cold year produced a wine not up to my standards for Saxum but was happy to consume it anyways. From thawed frozen bottle.

Aug 14th, 2017
Doug Scott

Tannins smooth, restrained fruit. 2011 vintage.

Tannins smooth, restrained fruit. 2011 vintage.

1 person found it helpfulJul 18th, 2015
Nathaniel DiMaggio

Rich, ripe and en fuego! Just released. Needs time to settle.

Rich, ripe and en fuego! Just released. Needs time to settle.

1 person found it helpfulDec 24th, 2014
Andrew Holloway

So much chocolate, great depth... 2015 can end now!

So much chocolate, great depth... 2015 can end now!

Jan 1st, 2016
Nick Apone

Coffee and vanilla on the nose, primary and red fruited. Loads of vanilla and caramel on the palette. Good approach, with textured mid palette, finishing soft.

Coffee and vanilla on the nose, primary and red fruited. Loads of vanilla and caramel on the palette. Good approach, with textured mid palette, finishing soft.

Jan 25th, 2015
John Sweeney

In a good place... Paired perfectly with Lamb Sirloin and truffle risotto. Keeps getting better with air. Nice acidity.

In a good place... Paired perfectly with Lamb Sirloin and truffle risotto. Keeps getting better with air. Nice acidity.

Dec 15th, 2014
Randy Fillingim

13 years young. still has life. Tannins and fruits still doing their job in harmony. Delicious. 

13 years young. still has life. Tannins and fruits still doing their job in harmony. Delicious. 

May 23rd, 2024
Michael Sinowitz

Fresh, good acidity, some spice and oak on the finish. Some tannin grip as well but plush texture and accessible.

Fresh, good acidity, some spice and oak on the finish. Some tannin grip as well but plush texture and accessible.

Dec 17th, 2016
Rob N
9.2

78% syrah and 18% mourvedre (no grenache). This has similarities to the K syrah that I like but maybe a little more tannic and bitter. Enjoyable. 96 points RP, $119.99. Pretty gigantic alcohol, 15.6%.

78% syrah and 18% mourvedre (no grenache). This has similarities to the K syrah that I like but maybe a little more tannic and bitter. Enjoyable. 96 points RP, $119.99. Pretty gigantic alcohol, 15.6%.

May 1st, 2022