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2021 Pax Wines Syrah & Shiraz (Other than French) "Majik Vineyard"

Pax 2021 Majik Syrah

Winery: Pax Wines

Vintage: 2021

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Majik Vineyard"

Wine Category: Syrah & Shiraz (Other than French)

Grape blend: 100% Syrah

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Sonoma Coast

State or country: CA

Price: $60

Cases produced: 96

KWG Score: 97 (based on 3 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Excellent (94)

Review date: March 18, 2024

Wine Review: This deep purple colored Syrah from Pax is excellent! It opens with a red cherry and menthol bouquet with hints of mulberry, violets, and spiced black plum jam. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied with integrated medium plus acidity. The mouthfeel is balanced, smooth, fresh, and clean. The flavor profile is mulberry and dusty stony minerality with notes of cedar and strawberry. We also detected hints of saline, thyme, black pepper, and cured meat at the very end. The finish is dry, and its flavors, acidity, and moderate fine tannins linger and last for a while. The Tasting Panel would pair this complex Syrah with a grilled butterfly leg of lamb. Enjoy – KWGTP

Winemaker Notes: Not Available

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