Comments on: WBW 30: Pax Syrah http://winecast.net/2007/02/07/wbw-30-pax-syrah/ A wine podcast and blog Mon, 06 Oct 2008 11:38:27 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: Pax Cellars, Syrah, Griffin’s Lair 2004 | Winecast http://winecast.net/2007/02/07/wbw-30-pax-syrah/#comment-56686 Pax Cellars, Syrah, Griffin’s Lair 2004 | Winecast Thu, 24 Apr 2008 18:12:00 +0000 http://winecast.net/2007/02/07/wbw-30-pax-syrah/#comment-56686 [...] Syrah is his focus with several vineyard designated offerings each year. In tasting 2005 Pax Syrah from the barrel last year, I was impressed with the range of aromas and flavors he brings out with distinct wines even made [...] [...] Syrah is his focus with several vineyard designated offerings each year. In tasting 2005 Pax Syrah from the barrel last year, I was impressed with the range of aromas and flavors he brings out with distinct wines even made [...]

]]> By: Is Terroir a “Meaningless Argument” | Winecast http://winecast.net/2007/02/07/wbw-30-pax-syrah/#comment-56260 Is Terroir a “Meaningless Argument” | Winecast Wed, 20 Feb 2008 19:22:58 +0000 http://winecast.net/2007/02/07/wbw-30-pax-syrah/#comment-56260 [...] is too often the de-facto marketing strategy for too many wineries. On the other, I’ve tasted different blocks of the same vineyard and found each wine quite different. So there’s something to this notion of [...] [...] is too often the de-facto marketing strategy for too many wineries. On the other, I’ve tasted different blocks of the same vineyard and found each wine quite different. So there’s something to this notion of [...]

]]> By: Tim http://winecast.net/2007/02/07/wbw-30-pax-syrah/#comment-54359 Tim Tue, 14 Aug 2007 14:51:51 +0000 http://winecast.net/2007/02/07/wbw-30-pax-syrah/#comment-54359 <p>Hi Paul,<br /> Thanks for stopping by; I love the Syrah coming from your vineyard and have both 2004 and 2005 WVH in my cellar now. If you missed it, I reviewed your 2003 Pax in <a href="http://winecast.net/2006/01/07/winecast-51-pax-syrah-simulcast/" rel="nofollow">Winecast 51</a><br /> Looking forward to tasting the '06 and saving up to buy more ;-)</p> Hi Paul,
Thanks for stopping by; I love the Syrah coming from your vineyard and have both 2004 and 2005 WVH in my cellar now. If you missed it, I reviewed your 2003 Pax in Winecast 51
Looking forward to tasting the ‘06 and saving up to buy more ;-)

]]> By: paul o neill http://winecast.net/2007/02/07/wbw-30-pax-syrah/#comment-54352 paul o neill Tue, 14 Aug 2007 05:58:16 +0000 http://winecast.net/2007/02/07/wbw-30-pax-syrah/#comment-54352 Hi I'm the wine grower for Pax's Walker Vine Hill Vineyard bottling. Of course I'm a little biased to the WVH bottling but I bow to Alder Springs 'Terraces' too. Although you tasted the 2005, I'm so looking forward to the release of the 2006. Pax recently gave me a full bottle barrel sample at his growers' lunch back in June. I took it home and really enjoyed complexity of the young wine, great tannins and bountiful fruit. I remember this vintage well. The vines left nothing behind. Watch out for it and enjoy. Paul Hi

I’m the wine grower for Pax’s Walker Vine Hill Vineyard bottling.

Of course I’m a little biased to the WVH bottling but I bow to Alder Springs ‘Terraces’ too.

Although you tasted the 2005, I’m so looking forward to the release of the 2006. Pax recently gave me a full bottle barrel sample at his growers’ lunch back in June. I took it home and really enjoyed complexity of the young wine, great tannins and bountiful fruit. I remember this vintage well. The vines left nothing behind. Watch out for it and enjoy.

Paul

]]> By: Winecast - A wine blog and podcast http://winecast.net/2007/02/07/wbw-30-pax-syrah/#comment-52170 Winecast - A wine blog and podcast Mon, 12 Feb 2007 23:01:00 +0000 http://winecast.net/2007/02/07/wbw-30-pax-syrah/#comment-52170 [...] was next to post nine New World Syrah tasted from the barrel with winemaker Pax Mahle. Of all the excellent wines tasted, I have to [...] [...] was next to post nine New World Syrah tasted from the barrel with winemaker Pax Mahle. Of all the excellent wines tasted, I have to [...]

]]> By: Tim http://winecast.net/2007/02/07/wbw-30-pax-syrah/#comment-51711 Tim Fri, 09 Feb 2007 16:17:38 +0000 http://winecast.net/2007/02/07/wbw-30-pax-syrah/#comment-51711 I agree on the alcohol, Jack, and did mention it in the second to last paragraph. When I asked Pax about that, he said the stem content helps balance the wine along with the massive fruit that he ascribed to their vineyard practices. Whatever the formula, he knows how to make some kick-ass Syrah ;-) I also have notes for some other wines we tasted that were not Syrah that I will post a bit later. Thanks for your comments and for participating in WBW. Now back to the 50 entries to write-up... I agree on the alcohol, Jack, and did mention it in the second to last paragraph. When I asked Pax about that, he said the stem content helps balance the wine along with the massive fruit that he ascribed to their vineyard practices. Whatever the formula, he knows how to make some kick-ass Syrah ;-)
I also have notes for some other wines we tasted that were not Syrah that I will post a bit later. Thanks for your comments and for participating in WBW. Now back to the 50 entries to write-up…

]]> By: Jack http://winecast.net/2007/02/07/wbw-30-pax-syrah/#comment-51706 Jack Fri, 09 Feb 2007 16:10:53 +0000 http://winecast.net/2007/02/07/wbw-30-pax-syrah/#comment-51706 Well, I live closer to Siduri than Pax! Ha! Tim - Most but not all Spring and Falls, Pax has a pickup day and I've been a few times. You get to taste both some finished wines and some from barrel. Yeah, that Alder Springs vineyard he does magic with. You don't mention that some of his wines (excl. the 2004 vintage) are quite high in alcohol. Even though he's a master at integrating such - the wines do not show heat - you do need to consider this when popping open a bottle. (A new release, btw, he's trying to do a full flavor syrah that has a low, 12.5% alc.) And then there's those damn fat bottles - they only fit in magnum racking! Well, I live closer to Siduri than Pax! Ha!

Tim - Most but not all Spring and Falls, Pax has a pickup day and I’ve been a few times. You get to taste both some finished wines and some from barrel.

Yeah, that Alder Springs vineyard he does magic with.

You don’t mention that some of his wines (excl. the 2004 vintage) are quite high in alcohol. Even though he’s a master at integrating such - the wines do not show heat - you do need to consider this when popping open a bottle. (A new release, btw, he’s trying to do a full flavor syrah that has a low, 12.5% alc.)

And then there’s those damn fat bottles - they only fit in magnum racking!

]]> By: Tim http://winecast.net/2007/02/07/wbw-30-pax-syrah/#comment-51501 Tim Thu, 08 Feb 2007 17:46:43 +0000 http://winecast.net/2007/02/07/wbw-30-pax-syrah/#comment-51501 Sorry, Bret ;-) Next time I will have to get into Siduri and some of the other wineries in the area. I'll warn you via email and we can taste together, if you have the time. Sorry, Bret ;-)
Next time I will have to get into Siduri and some of the other wineries in the area. I’ll warn you via email and we can taste together, if you have the time.

]]> By: bret http://winecast.net/2007/02/07/wbw-30-pax-syrah/#comment-51493 bret Thu, 08 Feb 2007 17:08:24 +0000 http://winecast.net/2007/02/07/wbw-30-pax-syrah/#comment-51493 Tim, I'm insulted that you didn't call!! ;-) I live even closer to Pax Wines than Siduri! Instead of taking a right on Coffey Ln. to the Pax warehouse, take a left and you're in my neighborhood! Feel free to contact me and I could show you a few of my favorite small wineries around the area. Tim,

I’m insulted that you didn’t call!! ;-)
I live even closer to Pax Wines than Siduri! Instead of taking a right on Coffey Ln. to the Pax warehouse, take a left and you’re in my neighborhood! Feel free to contact me and I could show you a few of my favorite small wineries around the area.

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