2010 Saxum Broken Stones

Estate: Saxum Vineyards

Region: Willow Creek District, Paso Robles, Central Coast, California, United States of America

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Tasting Note:May 1, 2018

Stunning wine to drink on day four on the cruise before heading to Jamie’s by Jamie Oliver abroad the Harmony of the Seas. Deep ruby red with medium edges. Rich and savory on the nose with notes of black olives, crushed rocks, cinnamon, pencil shavings and dark berries. Medium and well integrated tannins (6.5/10) with a medium plus body. Delicious palate with notes of sweet spices, tobacco, dark extracted plums, woody and some graphite. Long and lingering finish.

This wine is a Rhone blend comprised of 63% Syrah, 19% Mourvedre, 15% Grenache and 3% Petite Sirah. Only 1380 cases produced and 15.3% alcohol.

Drink Dates:

2018 till 2025.

Rating:

93 points.

Price Point:

$$$$ - Took aboard the Harmony of the Seas. Average retail is $158.00.

Saxum Vineyards, Broken Stones, Willow Creek, Paso Robles, Central Coast, California, United States of America, Rhone Blend, Red Wine, Cult Wine, Harmony of the SeasGreg Ballington2010, Saxum Vineyards, Broken Stones, Cult Wine, Cult Winemaker, 93 Points, $$$$, May 2018, Harmony of the Seas, Cruise Wine, Willow Creek, Paso Robles, Central Coast, California, United States of America, Justin Smith, Red Wine, Rhone BlendComment