Saxum Broken Stones 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Saxum
Label Name:
 
Broken Stones
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Paso Robles (Willow Creek District & San Luis Obispo County), California
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
15.5%
Grape(s):
 
54% Syrah, 24% Mataro (Mourvèdre), 20% Graciano, 2% Petite Sirah
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Decanter 97 pts (2024); Wine Spectator 96 pts; Wine Advocate 95 pts (Jun 2024); Vinous 95 pts; multiple top-95+ scores and wide acclaim

Tasting Note
Concentrated black and blue fruit, roasted plum, black cherry, savory herbs, floral perfume, black pepper and orange-peel spice; crushed-stone minerality, new oak sweetness and persistent, swelling tannins lead to a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Grilled ribeye, lamb chops, braised short ribs, charred vegetables, aged Manchego; Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), char siu, Sichuan-style beef, miso-glazed dishes, hearty Japanese yakiniku.

Production Method
Fermented with ~30% whole clusters; aged 18–22 months predominantly in new French barriques (225L); never racked off the lees; bottled unfined and unfiltered.

Vineyard Info
Saxum, founded by Justin and Heather Smith (early 2000s) in Paso Robles, focuses on low-yield Rhône-style blends from limestone-rich sites; small-production, sustainably farmed cuvées with strong critical acclaim.