Saxum "Bone Rock" James Berry Vyd., Paso Robles 2004

Deep purple.

Suave, smoky oak, toasted nut sauce, coconut and deep black fruit nose.

Round and quite sweet textural impression buffered by a seemingly balanced acid/tannin synergy which coats the front teeth in "chew". Very slight hint of alcohol, but nothing crazy, and no more than the Copain exhibited. This works. Deep, long and chewy. This also has great tension. Again, this has me thinking Priorat.


15.8% alcohol. Very different approaches to similar fruit, although this is 85% Syrah, 12% Grenache, 3% Grenache.

The Copain seems a bit tame tonight. We'll see ..

Day 4 - Deep and saucy/spicy. A bit abrasive too. Need to blend Copain and Saxum.


$55