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SKU 980218
$179.94/bottle
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The 2022 Broken Stones is intense and tightly coiled at first, as dried black cherries mix with spiced orange peels and nuances of incense lifted by a whiff of fresh mint. It coasts across the palate with ease, energetic and spry, with mineral-inflected red berry fruit and a saturation of spice that emerges through the close. A cascade of violet inner florals and spice lingers as the 2022 tapers off long with silken tannins that resonate. Beautifully balanced, it does not show any of the negative drawbacks of the 2022 vintage.
Of all the New World wine countries, perhaps the one which has demonstrated the most flair for producing high quality wines - using a combination of traditional and forward-thinking contemporary methods - has been the United States of America. For the past couple of centuries, the United States has set about transforming much of its suitable land into vast vineyards, capable of supporting a wide variety of world-class grape varietals which thrive on both the Atlantic and the Pacific coastlines. Of course, we immediately think of sun-drenched California in regards to American wines, with its enormous vineyards responsible for the New World's finest examples of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot based wines, but many other states have taken to viticulture in a big way, with impressive results. Oregon, Washington State and New York have all developed sophisticated and technologically advanced wine cultures of their own, and the output of U.S wineries is increasing each year as more and more people are converted to their produce.
Region
California
California as a wine producing region has grown in size and importance considerably over the past couple of centuries, and today is the proud producer of more than ninety percent of the United States' wines. Indeed, if California was a country, it would be the fourth largest producer of wine in the world, with a vast range of vineyards covering almost half a million acres. The secret to California's success as a wine region has a lot to do with the high quality of its soils, and the fact that it has an extensive Pacific coastline which perfectly tempers the blazing sunshine it experiences all year round. The winds coming off the ocean cool the vines, and the natural valleys and mountainsides which make up most of the state's wine regions make for ideal areas in which to cultivate a variety of high quality grapes.
Appellation
San Luis Obispo
VM97pts
Vinous Media
The 2022 Broken Stones is intense and tightly coiled at first, as dried black cherries mix with spiced orange peels and nuances of incense lifted by a whiff of fresh mint. It coasts across the palate with ease, energetic and spry, with mineral-inflected red berry fruit and a saturation of spice that emerges through the close. A cascade of violet inner florals and spice lingers as the 2022 tapers off long with silken tannins that resonate. Beautifully balanced, it does not show any of the negative drawbacks of the 2022 vintage.
JD97pts
Jeb Dunnuck
One of the more structured, inward 2022s from Smith and a wine that's going to benefit from short-term cellaring, the 2022 Broken Stones checks in as 66% Syrah, 13% Graciano, 11% Zinfandel, and the rest Grenache. It takes some coaxing but slowly gives up wonderfully pure red and black fruits interwoven with classic peppery herbs, violets, savory spice, and floral nuances. Beautifully textured and medium to full-bodied, with just about perfect tannins, it needs to be hidden for 3-4 years but is one hell of an impressive wine.
TWI97pts
The Wine Independent
The 2022 Broken Stones is composed of 66% Syrah, 13% Graciano, 11% Zinfandel, and 10% Grenache, and it is deep garnet-purple in color. Juicy blackberries, black cherries, and mulberry scents jump from the glass, leading to a core of candied violets, licorice, and charcoal, with a waft of garrigue. Full-bodied, the palate delivers a beautiful texture of chalky tannins and bold freshness, injecting energy into the rich, seductive fruit, finishing long and shimmery. Beautiful.
WS95pts
Wine Spectator
Alluring in its play of contrasts, with bright and elegant details of orange blossoms, fresh herbs and guava paste meeting darker, richer flavors of blackberry, fresh fig and licorice. A cast iron note chimes in alongside a secondary wave of fruit on the finish around broad, ripe tannins. Syrah, Graciano, Zinfandel and Grenache. Drink now through 2040.
DC94pts
Decanter
A Syrah-dominant blend that opens with aromas of dark fruits, dried meat, cedar and coffee beans. The palate delivers rich flavours of chocolate-covered berries, blackberry cobbler and mocha notes, with a lengthy finish. The firm tannins will benefit from some bottle age. To be released in January 2025.
