Pax “North Coast” Syrah

Made in the same spirit as the 2017, the blend for this 2018 Syrah was driven by Mother Nature rather than market forces. This 100% Syrah is a blend of components from all of our favorite vineyards on the north coast. The swale at Griffins Lair, the driveway rows at Castelli-Knight Ranch, that carbonic lot of Hawks Butte that was so exotic and alive and those two barrels of Alder Springs that didn’t quite taste as good as the two that were bottled as the vineyard designate, the list goes on. This wine enables us to ensure the quality of our top end wines while creating a unique blend of all the great terroirs together, creating one very compelling and over delivering bottle of Syrah. 100% Syrah 100% Whole Cluster Vineyards: Nellessen, Castelli-Knight Ranch, Griffins Lair, Armagh, Hawks Butte & Alder Springs Aged in mostly Concrete with a few neutral French Oak Barrels Bottled without any fining or filtration 3.70 ph 12.6% Alc by Vol Tasting Note: A bowl of summer fruits including sweet blackberries, raspberries, black olives and pomegranites which are highlighted by black pepper, violets and fresh green olive scents that develop and evolve with air. Vivacious and bright in the mouth with real density of flavor and concentration from the long cool growing season. A subtle carbonic pop enlivens all of that intensity making this Syrah very satisfying on its own with a good chill or served with a burger fresh off of the grill.