Tom

8.9

Still trying to get a hang of this spice rack. Cool climate to the max. — 10 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.0

Mature cool climate Chardonnay. Penfolds Whites are starting to gain the reputation of their illustrious Red offering. After 6 years funk is replacing the Flint of a few years ago. Nice stone fruit notes and long. Enjoyable. — 10 years ago

Steve Anderson

9.2

So different than its other Pax siblings. Cool climate, 12% ABV. Incredible florals jump from the nose, with a savory N Rhone-ish palate. — 11 years ago

Johnno Harris

9.4

Beautifully crafted wine. Singing now with ripe cool climate opulence and savoury restraint. — 11 years ago

Tom Kobylarz

9.4

Patagonia cool climate Malbec, fresh, fresh, fresh with lots of energy, length and generosity. Whopping value at $25-30 — 12 years ago

Patricia Wallace

9.1

Fruity light — 12 years ago

Chris Safranski

10

Smooth, excellent syrah — 14 years ago

Lyn Farmer

9.1

Pretty medium garnet color, vibrant acidity and bright fresh berry character. No jamminess or white pepper here, just delicious fruit and 12.5% abv. Seductive in its appeal. Well judged oak that never intrudes on the fruit. Dekicious and a benchmark in cool climate shiraz — 10 years ago

Jörgen Lindström Carlvik

Owner, Brix Wine Consultants

9.2

Good ripeness of fruit yet definitely cool climate structure and finesse, made in a classic style. There should be another 15 years in this one! — 11 years ago

Michael Horkay

9.3

The lean 2011 from z block in bien naciedo is awesome and shows the micro climate well. Blueberries hide a restrained power of cocoa cola scorched earth. Just amazing what Paul created. — 11 years ago

Mejak

8.9

Good petite Syrah — 11 years ago

Tom Kobylarz

9.5

2002 by Paul Hobbs is unbeatable, maybe his best class of Cabernets, though in a few years I am sure 2007 will be a staunch competitor. Red and purple color, the nose is a little funky, but the palate is fantastic with bright red fruits like cherry and raspberry, a touch of dusty mocha, the palate is plenty young, easily another 5-7 years here. Bright acidity and silky tannins. Shows the Carneros cool climate in spades. — 12 years ago

with Blair

Ian Burrows

Sommelier Atelier Crenn

9.8

Cracking value. Refined, elegant, bright... Classic Cool Climate Carneros — 12 years ago

Dave Wood

9.0

After sitting a few years this is in a really nice spot. Definitely a cool climate variation of the varietal but it is singing along now. — 10 years ago

Aaron Rankin

9.1

Loving the cold climate style. Olive and herb, oh and some fruit. — 10 years ago

Michael Horkay

9.1

Wow. Anyone up for 99 SB Syrah. This was a lovely warm climate Syrah drinking at apex. Again an almost seamless wine with a distinct start middle finish. Hats off to Adam! — 11 years ago

Josh Graham

9.3

Totally under-rated and awesome cool climate red. How's the view?! — 11 years ago

Jeff Burrows

8.9

A go-to cool climate syrah. Peppery, lively — 11 years ago

Lucy Stirling

9.0

Taste improves after a few sips — 12 years ago

Dan Cook

9.7

Delicious with apple crisp — 13 years ago

with Michael