Pax "Cuvee Christine" Syrah, Sonoma County 2004

Opaque purple.

Extremely deep, low-toned nose - dried fig, slow-roasted meat, melted licorice, menthol, oak spice (?).
In my mind these wines routinely mock the ridiculous simplicity of most Syrah/Shiraz.

Nose mirrored in the mouth - deep, low-toned, with structural tannin/stem(?) chew dominating. Acidity is a mirage. This needs time, though. Quite constricted in the finish.

Day 4 - Melted licorice oozing out of the glass. Still constricted, but licorice and dried fig sauce drive through. Need to see this again in 4-5 years.

$50