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Pax - Syrah Sonoma Hillsides 2017 (750ml)
Price: $52.99
| Producer | Pax |
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| Country | United States |
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| Region | California |
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| Subregion | Sonoma County |
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| Varietal | Syrah |
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| Vintage | 2017 |
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| Sku | 00156 |
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| Size | 750ml |
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Producer Description
Inspired by the flamboyant wines of St Joseph, this 100% Syrah is one of the most exciting and compelling wines we have ever put into bottle. Some of you may remember the Sonoma Hillsides name, we have bottled a couple over the years. While we have historically used this moniker for lesser wines, we felt it best described the spirit of this blend, which is anything but a lesser wine. Just like in St Joseph, we pulled this blend together from multiple sites and utilized the expositions of these hillside vineyards that show the freshness and vibrancy that Syrah can only achieve on cool-climate hillside slopes. This wine is decadent, delicious and all hyperbole aside, will probably be one of your favorite Syrahs after just one taste. It is without any doubt, one of our finest creations.
Vinous: 94 Points
So, let's get one thing out of the way. The 2017 Syrah Sonoma-Hillsides is not the 2016. That is not a bad thing, as the 2017 has plenty to offer, and won't be the subject of rabid speculation. In the glass, the 2017 is richer, sweeter and more immediate than the much darker and more brooding 2016, with a distinct red fruit character. Best of all, it will drink well upon release. All things considered, Pax Mahle turned out a brilliant Syrah in 2017 and my guess is that less extreme vintages will provide an opportunity for him to match the 2016 – which, in my view, remains his best wine ever. Vineyard sites are Walker Vine Hill, Nellessen Vineyard, Castelli-Knight Ranch and Griffin's Lair
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