Pax Emerald Pool

Drinking at home.

2004 Pax Syrah Alder Springs Vineyard The Emerald Pool - started drinking right after decanting. Ripe and jammy on the nose, this was really fragrant, with eucalyptus notes. Definitely leathery on the palate. After 30 minutes the wine was more metallic on the nose, with more bacon fat. This was much drier on the palate than expected. Still going strong after an hour in the decanter, with metallic nose and jammy fruit like blueberries and figs, then still got the leather saddle. It's amazing how concentrated this wine was after 20 years. After 1½ hours the wine was still as nice as 30 minutes ago, and the classic Rhône profile started coming out, with plenty of dried herbs now.