2010 Pax Syrah Griffin's Lair - USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast (11/2/2019)
I last had this wine in early 2015, and said that it needed to sit for a while to develop further complexity. I almost waited long enough. It took 24 hours to really open up, but when it did the sparks were flying. Red meat, dark berries, touches of earth, smoke and tar all showed up. The fruit was ripe, to the point of adding a distinct richness, but never obscured the savory elements. It balanced out very well, and could have waited 2-3 more years, perhaps even longer. Tannins were a bit grippy on the finish, but not drying. This was a very fine bottle, and I wish I had more fo the future.