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Last Post 07-22-2008 02:41 AM byKGB. 9 Replies.

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Randy Wigginton

Master of Wine

Posts: 10871

07-14-2008 02:16 PM
Per the mailer: Hello again from Saxum Vineyards, Today we are offering you two wines that we are very excited about, the 2006 Broken Stones and the 2006 James Berry Vineyard. 2006 Broken Stones, 63% Syrah, 24% Grenache, 13% Mourvedre The 2006 Broken Stones differs a bit from previous vintages. We gave it a little more time in barrel, 20 months to be exact, and pushed the release back 6 months to give it extra time in bottle to settle down. The fruit came from James Berry Vineyard, Heart Stone Vineyard, and Booker Vineyard. As before, it is Syrah based but now has a good dose of Grenache and a splash of Mourvedre. These 2006 wines are fairly forward with a more open structure than the 2005's, which will make them enjoyable at an earlier age. *2006 James Berry Vineyard, 45% Syrah, 38% Grenache, 17% Mourvedre* The 2006 James Berry has also changed somewhat from the 2005 vintage. We like the Grenache element in it so much, we decided to keep all the Rocket Block Grenache part of the James Berry blend. Sorry Rocket Block fans, but we really want the James Berry to be the best wine we can make using fruit from all of our varied parcels at James Berry Vineyard. Here's what Robert Parker had to say when he tasted them from barrel in April."The sensational, full-bodied 2006 Broken Stones (63% Syrah, 24% Grenache, and 13% Mourvedre) reveals terrific cassis and raspberry fruit interwoven with hints of charcoal, roasted meats, and underbrush. This complex, opulent, full-bodied 2006 should drink well for a decade or more." (94-96 points) drink 2008-2018 "The prodigious 2006 James Berry Vineyard (45% Syrah, 38% Grenache, and 17% Mourvedre) is one of this challenging vintage's top efforts. Performing even better this year than it did in 2007, it reveals phenomenal concentration, a superb texture, and a stratospheric mouthfeel without great weight or over-the-top sensations. Black fruits, licorice, minerality, and floral notes are found in this intense, savory, broad, long effort. It should drink well for 10+ years." (94-97 points) drink 2008-2018 Prices are reasonable for such quality. I'm all in.. 12+12+1 mag. $45 for the Broken Stones, and $55 for the James Berry.

Eric White

San Ramon, CA
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Advanced Sommelier

Posts: 9560

07-14-2008 03:59 PM
All in, but sharing some of my allocation.

2008: the end of an error

Dave

Wine Connoisseur

Posts: 5774

07-15-2008 02:20 AM
This is an easy pass for me.

ChillyWino

Barrel Racker

Posts: 1831

07-15-2008 01:47 PM
Parker obviously like them, what is everyone else's opinion of them? Dave, any chance I can pick up a couple from your allocation? Do they ship to ND?

Dave

Wine Connoisseur

Posts: 5774

07-15-2008 08:49 PM
Chilly, you may be able to just order direct using my allocation and have them ship to you.

ChillyWino

Barrel Racker

Posts: 1831

07-15-2008 09:32 PM
PM on the way

David Spriggs

Grape Fermenter

Posts: 644

07-16-2008 03:09 AM
I'm buying 3 of each. I'm still trying to figure out if these wines (the broken stones in particular) ever come around. -Dave-

KGB

Grape Truck Driver

Posts: 29

07-19-2008 04:05 PM
did the offer come by e-mail? can't understand why i haven't seen it yet as i have ordered from every offering the last 4 years. does anyone still have part of their allocation unspoken for?