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2004 Pax Richards Family Vineyard Syrah

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Latest Sale Price

September 4, 2022 - $56

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RATINGS

96Robert M. Parker Jr.

...full-bodied, powerfully rich, and still remarkably fresh, unctuously-textured wine that just screams the word “hedonism.” Fabulously long, pure, and dense, this is a tour de force in winemaking... 165 cases made.

93Vinous / IWC

Compellingly scented bouquet of dried cherry, red berry compote, Asian spices, tree bark and white flowers; smells like suave Bandol. Sharply focused red and dark fruit flavors are firmed by dusty tannins and enlivened by tangy minerality.

REGION

United States, California, Sonoma, Sonoma Coast

Sonoma Coast AVA runs from San Pablo Bay in the south to Mendocino County in the north. It includes 7,000 vineyard acres and earned AVA status in 1987. Its proximity to the Pacific Ocean means it gets double the rainfall of nearby inland appellations and the ocean gives the appellation a relatively cool climate. Chardonnay and Pinot Noir can thrive in these conditions, and there are numerous producers making critically acclaimed Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

TYPE

Red Wine, Syrah (Shiraz)

This grape is grown in milder climates and produces a medium-to full-bodied wine. It is also known as Shiraz, but should not be confused with Petit Sirah, which was developed by crossing Syrah with Peloursin.