2022 | Pax Nellessen Vineyard Syrah | Green Valley Fiefs Vendeens spiced plums and wet tobacco

spiced plums and wet tobacco on the nose

it’s medium-bodied with frothy bubbles

and the oak is perfectly integrated into the wine

backing spices

The full-throttle palate is savory

2022 | Pax Nellessen Vineyard Syrah | Green Valley Fiefs Vendeens spiced plums and wet tobaccoThe 2022 Syrah Nellessen Vineyard incorporates Viognier (4%) and was fermented in large concrete vats. Matured for 10 months in used, 500 liter French oak puncheons, it has inviting scents of blueberry liqueur, lilac, cast iron, black olives and pepper. The medium bodied palate offers generous, perfumed fruit and restrained ripeness. It's structured by bright acidity and powdery tannins and has a long, detailed finish. 94 Pts Wine Advocate