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2002 Pax Obsidian Syrah

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November 5, 2017 - $36

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RATINGS

93Wine Spectator

Excellent structure, with firm tannins anchoring a ripe, intense, expressive core of wild berry, blackberry, boysenberry, floral and raspberry scented fruit that gushes through on the finish, with a long, persistent aftertaste...

92Stephen Tanzer

Jammy black cherry and licorice aromas lifted by sweet oak. Sweet, densely packed and decidedly creamy, with superb fruit... Finishes with sweet, smooth tannins and excellent persistence.

90Robert M. Parker Jr.

...demonstrates what Knight's Valley Syrah can achieve. One of the most elegant efforts in this portfolio, a striking bouquet of floral notes interwoven with blue as well as blackberries, licorice, and background wood.

PRODUCER

Pax

Pax Wine Cellars was founded in 2000 by Pax Mahle, a self-trained winemaker, and Joe Donelan, an investor and wine collector who owned 55% of Pax Wine Cellars. The Sonoma County winery became a cult producer of single-vineyard Syrahs. But in 2008 the founders had a falling out, and Pax Mahle left the company. Mahle went on to found Wind Gap Wines, and Donelan changed the name of Pax Wine Cellars to Donelan. Donelan makes Syrah, Viognier, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and a Rhone-style blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre.

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.