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2006
Saxum Bone Rock Syrah James Berry Vineyard
(750ml)
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Producer: |
Saxum Vineyards
saxumvineyards.com
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| Appellation: |
Paso Robles - California - United States
(AVA)
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| Type: |
red
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| Varietal: |
Syrah
- Grenache
- Mourvèdre
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| Maturity: |
Drink |
| Rating: |
n/a |
| Est. Price: |
$75.00 |
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Alcohol %: |
16.7 |
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Related Ratings:
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rated
(2008 vintage, 750ml bottle)
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August 23, 2010
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Robert Parker
erobertparker.com
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96 points
"Not yet bottled, the 2008 Bone Rock (84% Syrah, 13% Mourvedre, and the rest Grenache) exhibits a chalky minerality intermixed with floral blackberry and blueberry fruit. Some subtle spice is present in this wine, which is made with a high percentage of whole clusters, yet no stemminess is apparent. Unctuously textured, it is one of the thickest and most viscous of any of the 2008s. The wine has profound concentration yet impressive delineation and acidity in the background. This is a massive powerhouse that needs more time in barrel (which is obviously why it hasn’t been bottled yet), and should evolve for 15 or more years. This wine is likely to be aged for up to 32 months or more in a combination of wood barrels (very few new), before being bottled unfined and unfiltered by Justin Smith. This wine has a great upside and should have tremendous longevity. (96-98)."
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rated
(2009 vintage, 750ml bottle)
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August 8, 2011
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Antonio Galloni (WA)
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94 points
"The 2009 Bone Rock is a round, enticing red laced with sweet, succulent dark cherries, plums, flowers and spices. It shows remarkable intensity and fabulous balance. Bone Rock is made from the first blocks planted in the James Berry vineyard and is predominantly Syrah, while the James Berry Vineyard (the wine) is Grenache focused. In 2009 the blend was 57% Syrah, 31% Mourvedre and 12% Grenache. The Syrah component was vinified with 100% stems and saw a maceration lasting 50 days. The wine was aged in 60% new oak. Smith bottled the 2009 in May 2011, earlier than the norm (around 30 months), as he wanted to preserve the freshness he had in the tannins."
Best 2012-2021
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rated
(2010 vintage, 750ml bottle)
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August 25, 2012
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Antonio Galloni (WS)
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96 points
"I am thrilled to see that the 2010 Bone Rock is just as phenomenal today as it was last year. An exotic blend of 89% Syrah and 11% Roussanne (co-fermented), the Bone Rock boasts stunning aromatic and flavor intensity and remarkable overall balance. The Roussanne tempers the brute power of the Syrah, while allowing the fruit to be totally expressive and beautiful. Ripe, silky tannins frame dark red fruit, exotic spices and white flowers on the striking finish. Saxum lovers will not want to miss this dazzling effort. The use of 40% whole clusters works beautifully here. (96-98)."
Best 2013-2020
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