Saxum Vineyards is located in the Paso Robles AVA of Central California. Founded in the early 2000’s by Justin Smith, a young winemaker who had previously been part-owner of Linne Calodo, Saxum leapt into the limelight in late 2010 when its 2007 James Berry Vineyards wine was named the #1 Wine of 2010 by Wine Spectator. Smith owns the winery with his wife Heather, and produces up to 2,800 cases of wine a year.
The Broken Stones is a multi-vineyard blend, utilizing all the vineyards that Saxum sources from.
Purple in color. 15.6% ABV. 48% Syrah, 21% Mourvedre, 20% Grenache, 10% Petite Sirah and 1% Roussanne. Sublime nose of dark fruits, molten licorice, Whitman Sampler box and violets. Full bodied with exceptional acidity. Exceedingly rich and plush. Raspberry liqueur, blueberries, roasted herbs and barbecued meats on the palate. The finish is long and seamless. A master class in blending as this all comes together so well. I’ll open my last bottle in late 2026.
My rating: 94 points.
Current wines from Saxum are available via the mailing list at $138. Saxum raised their prices several years and I am unclear how that affected the wait time to get on the mailing list.
Any thoughts on this?
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/01/04/the-us-surgeon-general-wants-cancer-warnings-on-alcohol-heres-why.html
Of course. What are your thoughts?
Not sure SG’s comments are all based on scientific findings either.
As always I think moderation mixed with a healthy lifestyle will be my choice. My parent’s have enjoyed wine well into their 80’s.
My father in law is 99 and still enjoys beer and wine.