August 6, 2020: first post in a long time. Want to at least occasionally record some observations as I'm now able to have an occasional glass of wine without ill effects. This evening I had some 2010 Saxum Broken Stones ($90), preserved nicely by Coravin for a few weeks since I first opened it. Incredibly complex featuring blackberry, coffee + cream, wintergreen and other mints, flowers, lavender and pine woods. The alcohol and acid were prominent at first but calmed down with some airing. Medium body with mild tannins at this point. Medium finish. Particularly impressive on the nose. 94+.
Parker said:
Even more perfumed and up-front aromatically, the 2010 Broken Stones is a
brilliant effort. A multi-vineyard blend of 63% Syrah, 19% Mourvedre,
15% Grenache, and 3% Petite Sirah that was aged mostly in new French
oak, it offers up a gorgeously pure array of black raspberry, charcoal,
licorice, lavender, and assorted floral qualities on the nose. This
flows to a full-bodied, deft, and elegant palate that has no hard edges,
a weightless feel, and masses of fine, yet firm tannin on the finish.
Give bottles another year or three, and then drink over the following
12-15 years. 96 points. Drink 2014- 2029.
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