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Bid on this 2-bottle lot of 2016 Pax "Sonoma Hillsides" Sonoma County Syrah (100VN). Vinous: "The 2016 Syrah Sonoma-Hillsides has been nothing less than stunning on the three occasions I have tasted it so far. A wine of extraordinary purity and depth, the 2016 dazzles from the very first taste. The richness and power are simply breathtaking. Bacon fat, smoke, grilled herb and lavender are woven into a graceful, seamless core of inky blue/purplish fruit. Even with all of its intensity, the 2016 remains remarkably light on its feet. The Sonoma-Hillsides is a blend of fruit from Castelli-Knight Ranch, Griffin's Lair and Walker Vine Hill, done with 100% whole clusters and aged in a combination of concrete and neutral oak, with no SO2. I am not sure how the 2016 will age, but I am also not sure it will matter, as most bottles will be long gone before that is an issue. Quite simply, the Sonoma-Hillsides is a total pleasure bomb and a modern-day benchmark for Syrah in California. Don't miss i
This lot contains the following items:
2016 Pax "Sonoma Hillsides" Sonoma County Syrah (qty: 2)
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2016 Pax "Sonoma Hillsides" Sonoma County Syrah (750 ml)Quantity: 2Provenance: Purchased on release from reputable sources and stored in the home wine cellar of an SF Bay Area based collector & repeat consignor. Hand delivered to K&LLabel condition: One bottle nicked labelTasting Notes:- Professional Reviews
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Vinous
100
The 2016 Syrah Sonoma-Hillsides has been nothing less than stunning on the three occasions I have tasted it so far. A wine of extraordinary purity and depth, the 2016 dazzles from the very first taste. The richness and power are simply breathtaking. Bacon fat, smoke, grilled herb and lavender are woven into a graceful, seamless core of inky blue/purplish fruit. Even with all of its intensity, the 2016 remains remarkably light on its feet. The Sonoma-Hillsides is a blend of fruit from Castelli-Knight Ranch, Griffin's Lair and Walker Vine Hill, done with 100% whole clusters and aged in a combination of concrete and neutral oak, with no SO2. I am not sure how the 2016 will age, but I am also not sure it will matter, as most bottles will be long gone before that is an issue. Quite simply, the Sonoma-Hillsides is a total pleasure bomb and a modern-day benchmark for Syrah in California. Don't miss it! (AG)
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Decanter
94
With its classical calligraphic label, you might confuse this for a Rhône – and the deliciously stylish Syrah inside backs that up, inspired by the 'flamboyant wines of St-Joseph'. The 100% whole-cluster fruit has incredible purity and vitality (from three cool-climate vineyards in Russian River and Sonoma Coast), unmasked by the 11 months its spends in new French oak. Very moreish anise-spiced black and purple berry fruit are joined by pepper and sweet tea flavours on a silky palate with dusty tannins and refreshingly low alcohol. The Testa Vineyards Carignan is good too. (TG)
Ratings: VN: 100 DC: 94
