Saxum "Broken Stones" Syrah, Paso Robles 2002

Purple/red.

Licorice, nutty oak, dried fig and deep black fruit nose.

Sweet and round in the mouth, with a mineral/acid edge keeping everything in bounds. There's effectively no complexity in the mouth, just a textural depth that is impressive.. Very tasty and deep, but decidedly one-dimensional.

Day 2 - Huge raspberry coulis aromatic action - sumptuous. This reminds me of Clarendon Hills Romas Grenache or a monster, refined Priorat. Deep, sweet and "minerally". Textural, layered, complexity. Major bonefest.

$35 on release