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• mattym19 Likes this wine: 90 points

  March 23, 2024 - Pnp; initially quite boozy on the nose but it settled down with some air. Still quite ripe, quite red-fruited, more fresh and lifted than I expect from Pax and Lauterbach Hill. Definitely more on the fruity side of Syrah, maybe a hint of white pepper but nothing very savory. Palate is no surprise based on the nose; strawberries, raspberries, candied cherries, lifted and fresh with amazing acidity and great balance. It’s big and it’s bold but somehow it’s not heavy. Great stuff.

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• kris.h Likes this wine: 91 points

  February 16, 2022 - It started out quite tart but with air became much more full and round on the palate. The finish is still nicely balanced with acidity and tannin. Fully mature with some dark fruits remaining. Drink now to 5 years.

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• wino121 wrote: 92 points

  February 12, 2022 - Vinturied into decant and consumed over several hours.
  The fruit is still working here, compelling in the middle with a plush finish.
  Surprised at the youthfulness after 17years, perfect color, no bricking.
  Drink now with decant thru 2024-7 latest

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• IAmVintage wrote: 92 points

  October 11, 2020 - Filtered decant a must. Still awesome. Deep dark savory brambly black fruit loved by all.

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• BernieMSY wrote: 92 points

  June 2, 2019 - After nearly a decade and a half in the bottle, this wine has come together. Dark purple with slight bricking, ripe berry and candied currant flavors. Acidity is a touch high, but overalll, the wine is showing well.

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 2005
• Type Red
• Producer Pax
• Varietal Syrah
• Designation n/a
• Vineyard Lauterbach Hill
• Country USA
• Region California
• SubRegion Sonoma County
• Appellation Russian River Valley

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• In Cellars 349 (40%)
• Consumed 514 (60%)

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