Pax Syrah "Cuvee Keltie" North Coast 2005

Deep purple/red.

Licorice, menthol, spicy fig. Intense, deep.

Saturated black fruit and spice in the mouth, with slightly grainy tannin immediately evident. A hint of cheese. Not at all a blockbuster. Very long chewy/grainy finishing flavors that include jalapeno.

I think this is 100% whole cluster, neutral oak aged.

$75