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Manage Subscriptions2012 Saxum Broken Stones
Red Rhone Blend
- USA
- California
- Central Coast
- Paso Robles

























Community Tasting Notes 90
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tomlee wrote: 94 points
January 2, 2021 - Purple in color. 15.6% ABV. 79% Syrah, 7% Petite Sirah, 7% Grenache, 5% Mourvedre and 2% Roussanne. Gorgeous nose of blue fruits, creme de cassis and flowers. Medium to full bodied with with perfect acidity. Well balanced. Big wine but perhaps not as big as I usually expect from Saxum. Blueberries, raspberry liqueur, roasted herbs and minerals on the palate. Exceptional length on the finish. Tremendous wine that seems to be in a really good spot right now. Best over the next several years.
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ddsolomon2000 wrote: 94 points
December 31, 2020 - Great way to end 2020
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tantotinto wrote: 93 points
December 30, 2020 - Beautiful floral nose. Cherry, raspberry, anise, cedar and stone on the palate with a pleasant touch of acidity. Rich but definitely not a fruit bomb. There is a good balance between power and finesse.
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jmcnewjersey Likes this wine: 92 points
December 29, 2020 - Not as flamboyant a Broken Stones as from other vintages, but still an excellent wine that paired well with fillet mignon. (Dec. 25, 2020 @ Mason, OH)
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guitarguy wrote: 92 points
December 20, 2020 - This was about a good a Saxum as I’ve had. I don’t think they need as much age as some recommend. Nicely lifted nose of forest floor, aromatics and green tea. Flavors are also well integrated, blueberry, aromatic -enes, pepper, cola. Tannins are certainly there substantial but smooth and leave a finish that seems to last for 30 seconds or more.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2012
- Type Red
- Producer Saxum
- Varietal Red Rhone Blend
- Designation Broken Stones
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Central Coast
- Appellation Paso Robles
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 20 (1%)
- In Cellars 2,062 (64%)
- Consumed 1,165 (36%)
Food Pairing
Community Recommendations
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- VarietyRed Rhone Blend
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionCentral Coast
- AppellationPaso Robles
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