| Rating | 93 2024 Top 50 |
| Style | Red |
| Variety | Syrah / Shiraz |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Appellation |
Sonoma County North Coast California USA |
| ABV | 12.5% |
| Price | $60.00 |
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| Reviewed By | |
| Review Updated | 2024-12-13 |
Perfect For
Cold Weather Hibernation, Date Night, Steak Dinner
Drink If You Like
Cabernet Franc, Grenache , Syrah / Shiraz
Pax Sonoma Hillsides Syrah 2022 Review
Inspired by producers in the Northern Rhône, this Syrah is sourced from a series of cool-climate hillsides across Sonoma and crafted with elegance and restraint in mind. Aged in concrete tanks, it has an impressive body and structure, but still feels lively and energetic on the palate. Layers of smoked meat, olive tapenade, eucalyptus, and crushed black pepper define the nose. The palate offers notes of wild blackberries, cherries, and more of the grape’s distinct savory character that avid Syrah-drinkers will love.
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