Pax Mahle Wines
The Emerald Pool Alder Springs Vineyard Syrah
Mendocino, North Coast, California, USA
An unexpected surprise from our host, Paul Lister, at Alladale Lodge Scotland, where he produced a mixed half dozen of 2004 Pax Syrah from different vineyards left by a former guest. A marvellous fragrant nose showing mature smoky meaty Syrah notes with savoury black cherry - also Bacon fat. Similar notes carrying thru onto the palate finishing with mellow resolved flowing Tannins. The 16.2 % ABV not noticeable. This wine was reminiscent of Henschke Hill of Grace for me. Cork broke in half trying to extract but in no way effected the wine. My first aged US Syrah and most impressed.
An unexpected surprise from our host, Paul Lister, at Alladale Lodge Scotland, where he produced a mixed half dozen of 2004 Pax Syrah from different vineyards left by a former guest. A marvellous fragrant nose showing mature smoky meaty Syrah notes with savoury black cherry - also Bacon fat. Similar notes carrying thru onto the palate finishing with mellow resolved flowing Tannins. The 16.2 % ABV not noticeable. This wine was reminiscent of Henschke Hill of Grace for me. Cork broke in half trying to extract but in no way effected the wine. My first aged US Syrah and most impressed.
Jul 19th, 2019
Big black raspberry with a spicy leather finish
Big black raspberry with a spicy leather finish
Jul 25th, 2016
The bottle that turn me on to Rhone. So good. All still there.
The bottle that turn me on to Rhone. So good. All still there.
Apr 5th, 2018