Pax Sonoma-Hillsides Syrah 2023
Pax Sonoma-Hillsides Syrah 2023
The 2023 Syrah Sonoma Hillsides is one of the greatest wines I have tasted from Pax Mahle. The Hillsides is a blend of the best sites in the range, fermented in cement with whole clusters and also aged in cement. The long growing season resulted in a rich, heady wine with intense fruit and perfectly ripe tannins. Magnificent. - By Antonio Galloni on January 2025
This range from Pax Mahle is bursting with gorgeous, utterly captivating wines. It’s hard to know where to start. Maybe with Gamay, as those were the two most surprising wines in the range. Mahle is among a small group of producers who are showing what is possible with this variety. Both Gamays are fabulous. In 2023, Mahle turned out a fabulous edition of his signature Syrah Sonoma Hillsides. Unfortunately, I was not able to taste a few wines that had not been bottled yet, but I will report on those as soon as is practical. These wines find Pax Mahle at the very top of his game. I can’t recommend them highly enough. - By Antonio Galloni on January 2025
"When all the pieces of the puzzle fit seamlessly together, the result is greater than the sum of its parts. This is what we strive for with the Sonoma Hillsides Syrah, a harmony in integration that transcends the limits of the individual." - Pax
- 100% Syrah
- 100% Whole-Cluster
- Fermented entirely in concrete tanks
- Aged for 10 months in neutral 500L French Oak Puncheons
- 12.5% Alc by Vol
Pax Mahle presented a stellar set of new releases in our most recent tasting. The 2021s might be the most impressive set of wines I have ever tasted here. The Gamay Noirs show just how expressive this variety can be. But Syrah once again steals the show in a collection of wines that hit all the right notes. The wines are done with 100% stems, with fermentation in concrete or steel. Aging takes place in neutral 500-liter barrels for about ten months. The exception is the Sonoma Hillsides blend, which is aged in concrete. In my view, the Sonoma Hillsides is the most compelling wine in this range and one of Syrah's great expressions in the United States. The 2021 is more than a worthy follow-up to previous vintages. Pax fans will also want to check out the new Halcon Estate,
