Majik Vineyard Syrah

Tasting this wine at the 2007 open day- Majik was the first Pax wine to flip my noodle. Ross had his feet in these grapes and I didn't even know it at the time! And it is still as sweetly captivating as it was 5 years ago

24 hours upright and a double decant to remove the sediment, which was relatively modest. Dark, opaque purple red in color. Nose is a fragrant floral potpourri of pencil shavings, iron, and herbs. Palette shows tangy, tart blue and black fruits. Faded very fast. Drink quickly!

16.5/20 (90/100) Удивительный образец сиры из Калифорнии с холодного участка, где виноград набирает лишь 12% алкоголя. Аромат перца чили, гороховых стручков, клюквы, малины, лакрицы и смолы. Умеренная тельность, высокая кислотность, деликатные по текстуре, шероховатые танины. Элегантно. Вероятно, в молодости оно было получше. Аэрировать не рекомендую, нужно выпивать сразу как открыли бутылку.

5th bottle over the past four years and the first one that didn't impress me. Still had the savory elements I love, but seemed out of balance on the acid side. 12.0%

Last of the 04/05 Cali Syrah group. Nice cool-climate example. Tapenade and a light dose of black pepper.

Should have drank it a couple years ago. Bummer this wine was at one point was off the charts

Although I think the 2006 is better across the board, this is an excellent and fun expression of cool climate, low alcohol Syrah. Certainly one of the most Northern Rhone-ish you can find in California. Enjoyed it a lot.

So different than its other Pax siblings. Cool climate, 12% ABV. Incredible florals jump from the nose, with a savory N Rhone-ish palate.

Pedro had this 10 years ago

Pax had this 11 years ago