Saxum Vineyards – Bone Rock (James Berry Vineyard) 2009 – Paso Robles

Saxum Vineyards – Bone Rock (James Berry Vineyard) 2009 – Paso Robles

Name: Saxum Vineyards
Vintage: 2009
Vineyard: James Berry Vineyard – Bone Rock Block
Region: Paso Robles, California, USA
Grape Variety: 88% Syrah, 12% Mataro (Mourvèdre)
Alcohol Content: Approx. 15.6%
Bottle Size: 750ml
Rating: Robert Parker (RP) 97+

Tasting Notes

The Bone Rock 2009 from Saxum Vineyards is a dense, powerful, and remarkably elegant Rhône-style blend, showcasing the depth and structure that define the James Berry Vineyard’s steep limestone slopes.
It opens with complex aromas of blackberry, blueberry, cassis, and violet, complemented by notes of graphite, crushed rock, smoked herbs, and dark chocolate.

On the palate, it is full-bodied and intensely layered, delivering waves of black fruit, espresso, licorice, and mineral tones supported by refined tannins and vibrant acidity.
The wine’s texture is rich yet controlled, balancing ripe concentration with impeccable precision.
The finish is long, pure, and mineral-driven, leaving behind a lingering impression of depth and stony elegance.

This 2009 vintage stands among Saxum’s most complete expressions of Bone Rock — a seamless marriage of power, freshness, and terroir.

Vintage Highlights

The 2009 growing season in Paso Robles offered consistent warmth and extended hang time, resulting in perfectly ripe fruit with balanced acidity.
Bone Rock’s limestone and shale-rich soils enhanced the wine’s structure and minerality, while the Syrah-driven blend delivered exceptional concentration.
Aged for approximately 22 months in French oak barrels (around 50% new), the wine gained texture and aromatic complexity while maintaining purity and lift.

✔ 97+ points Robert Parker – “a stunning, full-bodied, and impeccably balanced Syrah blend”
✔ From the steepest and most limestone-rich parcel of James Berry Vineyard
✔ Harmonious integration of fruit, tannin, and mineral character
✔ Built for long-term aging — capable of evolving beautifully for 20+ years

Why It’s Special

Bone Rock represents the pinnacle of Saxum’s terroir expression, combining the raw intensity of Syrah with the distinctive mineral backbone of the James Berry Vineyard.
The 2009 vintage captures the soul of the site — concentrated, structured, and profoundly complex — making it one of the most collectible Saxum releases of the decade.
It remains a reference point for Paso Robles Syrah and a benchmark of modern California Rhône-style winemaking.

Storage & Serving

Store in a temperature-controlled cellar with stable humidity.
Ideal serving temperature: 16–18°C (60–65°F).
Decant for 2 hours before serving to reveal its full aromatic and textural complexity.

Availability

The Bone Rock 2009 was produced in very limited quantities and is now considered one of Saxum’s most sought-after vintages.
All bottles offered by Deggusto are professionally cellared, sourced directly, and available for immediate and secure shipment.

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