Pax "The Bench" Clements Hills Syrah 2022

Jeb Dunnuck : 94 Points

(6/27/2024) The 2022 Syrah The Bench Vineyard is open and juicy on the nose, with lightly gamey notes of pancetta, violets, and fresh mixed berries. Medium-bodied, it fills the palate with a snappy lift and fine but present tannins, and it retains its rather red-fruited profile, with a poppy nature and a hint of wild herbs. Drink over the next 7-10 years. Maturity: 2024 - 2034.

Wine Advocate : 93 Points

(10/2024) The 2022 Syrah The Bench was fermented with whole clusters and matured in used, 500-liter French oak puncheons. It takes plenty of aeration to reveal scents of blackcurrant, blueberry, violet and grilled meats. The full-bodied palate is concentrated and ripe with soft, savory undertones. It has rounded, easygoing tannins, juicy acidity and a long, floral finish. Drink Date: 2025 - 2040.