Opened on release notes from day 2. I gave this an overnight airing to help it along but on first pour it had fantastic tart acidity. 13.4% abv, dark cherry/cranberry in color like a Sonoma Coast PN. Nose displays a syrah like earthiness without the weight with the addition of some spice notes. Up front it's bright and tart but still not showing a whole lot of fruit. Mid palate starts a bit flat weight wise but then turns real juicy and gives off black raspberry, fresh cracked pepper and some cinnamon flavors. Fine chalky tannins on a semi-medium finish. Hard to say whether it will improve with age but it's looking like a good T'Giving pairing at this point since it seems very food friendly.
Never had a Blaufränkisch before so wasn't sure what to expect but when Pax makes it I know it will be good nonetheless. Enjoy it now. (90 pts.)
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