Pax, Syrah "Kobler" (Green Valley) Russian River Valley 2006

Black/purple.

Deep, saucy nose - black fruit/Fig Newton, green chili (indeed), grilled meat and oak spice/earth. Cracked black pepper with air.

Intense, light-weight impression in the mouth - citrus(?), stem chew ... Pretty bound up at the moment. No sweetness here - serious stuff. Long citrus and green chili flavor ride along with monster structure.

Love it or leave it.

Day 3 - Licorice and graham cracker aromas over blackberry pie filling. Intense with typical, grainy, Pax concentration in the mouth. Green character subdued now. Citrus chew hits later, coating the front teeth. I look forward to drinking this over the next 6-10 years.

$60 (97% Syrah, 3% Viognier). 13.5% alcohol.