Pax Alder Springs Vyd. Syrah 2003 (Mendocino County)

Opaque purple/red.

Integrated nose of (oak?) spice, menthol, licorice, black raspberry and citrus/pepper.

Deep in the mouth, plush and seemingly low in acidity, but has a lifted character most likely from stem inclusion. Grainy tannin makes its presence known, but does not impede (mainly menthol and licorice) flavor flow. Alcohol is barely noticed - 16.3% listed on label.


$50