Pax Mahle Wines
Griffin's Lair Sonoma Coast Syrah
Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California, USA
Really ripe but still has a savory herbal element.
Really ripe but still has a savory herbal element.
May 29th, 2013
Rich and decadent in the old Pax style. Age has not slowed this party guy down. Nose shows maraschino liqueur and sweet Thai basil. Palette shows blackberry preserves, sweet herbs, and black currant. Round and long mouthfeel. Velvety tannins and long finish.
Rich and decadent in the old Pax style. Age has not slowed this party guy down. Nose shows maraschino liqueur and sweet Thai basil. Palette shows blackberry preserves, sweet herbs, and black currant. Round and long mouthfeel. Velvety tannins and long finish.
Aug 26th, 2021
Needs at least a couple of hours decanting. Still young.
Needs at least a couple of hours decanting. Still young.
Apr 12th, 2015
This is some *seriously* good Syrah. Right up there in terms of quality with the big wines from Alban Vineyards, Ovid, and Harlan Estate.
Immense fruity palate, but not in an overpowering way. Gobs and gobs of complexity and character to the nose and taste, and a lingering aftertaste that never seems to fade. And the dryness. The dryness and fruitiness in combination will blow your mind with every sip
Astounding wine. Truly astounding.
This is some *seriously* good Syrah. Right up there in terms of quality with the big wines from Alban Vineyards, Ovid, and Harlan Estate.
Immense fruity palate, but not in an overpowering way. Gobs and gobs of complexity and character to the nose and taste, and a lingering aftertaste that never seems to fade. And the dryness. The dryness and fruitiness in combination will blow your mind with every sip
Astounding wine. Truly astounding.
The opaque purple '06 Pax Syrah 'Griffin's Lair' is the perfect wine to match with a chargrilled strip steak. Loads of lovely blackberry, floral, bacon fat and earthy notes float from the glass. It's rich, complex and full-bodied with a lengthy finish.
The opaque purple '06 Pax Syrah 'Griffin's Lair' is the perfect wine to match with a chargrilled strip steak. Loads of lovely blackberry, floral, bacon fat and earthy notes float from the glass. It's rich, complex and full-bodied with a lengthy finish.
Jul 5th, 2013