2012 Bone Rock James Berry Vineyard Syrah
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Vivid purple. Intensely perfumed cherry and blueberry aromas are complemented by suggestions of potpourri, licorice and smoky Indian spices. On the palate, dense, sweet dark berry liqueur and floral pastille flavors are sharpened by zesty mineral and white pepper notes. Elegant for such a rich wine, finishing with supple tannins and excellent floral persistence. This wine was made with 50% whole clusters.
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Josh Raynolds
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The 2012 Syrah James Berry Vineyard Bone Rock is the star of the show in 2012. Borderline perfection, it has straight up awesome notes of black and blue fruits, pepper, crushed violets and searing chalky minerality that shows on both the nose and palate. Full-bodied, seamless and elegant, it's a stacked, concentrated, layered Syrah that never puts a foot wrong. Give it 2-4 years and enjoy bottles through 2032.
Saxum's 2012 Syrah Bone Rock shows its pedigree and class from the very first taste. A pliant, beautifully resonant wine, the 2012 is laced with dark red and black stone fruits, flowers, spices and leather. The aromatics aren’t fully developed just yet, but I think that will come in time.
About the producer
Founded in 2002 by Justin and Heather Smith, Saxum Vineyards is a leading Paso Robles producer of Rhône-inspired wines. Limited to around 8,000 cases annually, the range includes Broken Stones, James Berry Vineyard, Bone Rock and Rocket Block.