Still going strong but I don't think it will get better. While the tannins have softened it still shares the same dark fruit profile that it did in its youth. Loads of smoky bacon accompanies the fruit. While tasty, it is a bit on the simple side and still has drying tannins that probably won't dissipate for a long time.
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Delicious! Drinking very well now, but still some staying power... could go more years for certain. Powerful nose from the start, dark and intense color, but softened just enough on the palate to make this a great Syrah. Dark berry and spice, slight vanilla and spice on the nose. Excellent bottle and great price!
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Lovely nose, complex macerated red and black fruits, pot pouri, sweet herbs, well-balanced but rich (13.5% on label), full bodied fruit, but still good lift still, long; love cool climate Pax from Green Valley or Medocino! Blind at Adrien's.
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10/18/2023 - BerkeleyBoy Does not like this wine: 88 Points
Past its prime. On its way to vinegar.
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11/26/2020 - brettay wrote: 89 Points
Still going strong but I don't think it will get better. While the tannins have softened it still shares the same dark fruit profile that it did in its youth. Loads of smoky bacon accompanies the fruit. While tasty, it is a bit on the simple side and still has drying tannins that probably won't dissipate for a long time.
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3/26/2020 - jerhardt wrote:
Big, bright, and surprisingly high acid. A nice CA Syrah. Drink any time, but tons of life left.
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12/5/2019 - Fookonson65 Likes this wine: 93 Points
Delicious! Drinking very well now, but still some staying power... could go more years for certain. Powerful nose from the start, dark and intense color, but softened just enough on the palate to make this a great Syrah. Dark berry and spice, slight vanilla and spice on the nose. Excellent bottle and great price!
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7/22/2019 - peternelson wrote: 92 Points
Lovely nose, complex macerated red and black fruits, pot pouri, sweet herbs, well-balanced but rich (13.5% on label), full bodied fruit, but still good lift still, long; love cool climate Pax from Green Valley or Medocino! Blind at Adrien's.
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