Pax Mahle Wines

Griffin's Lair Sonoma Coast Syrah

9.218 ratings
8.93 pro ratings
Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California, USA
Syrah
Lamb
Top Notes For
Davis Smith

Sommelier Acquerello

8.0

Really ripe but still has a savory herbal element.

Really ripe but still has a savory herbal element.

May 29th, 2013
Aaron Rankin

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
Bob Boyle

Beautiful wine, still had time

Beautiful wine, still had time

Jul 5th, 2021
Dmitry Teytelman

An awesome bottle of wine!

An awesome bottle of wine!

Aug 28th, 2018
Dan Sheinberg

Needs at least a couple of hours decanting. Still young.

Needs at least a couple of hours decanting. Still young.

Apr 12th, 2015
Chris Wheaton

Monster...

Monster...

Feb 21st, 2015
Konrad Michels

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.

Nov 14th, 2014
John Kemper

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
Austin Black

Austin had this 8 years ago

Austin had this 8 years ago

Feb 29th, 2016
Robert Poirier

Robert had this 10 years ago

Robert had this 10 years ago

Mar 1st, 2014