Pax Mahle Wines
Castelli-Knight Ranch Syrah
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
(Guess I’m racking up some vintage reviews of this…) ‘14 in ‘23. white pepper, green pepper, black pepper, black berry, celery salt, black plums wet tobacco. Aging well.
(Guess I’m racking up some vintage reviews of this…) ‘14 in ‘23. white pepper, green pepper, black pepper, black berry, celery salt, black plums wet tobacco. Aging well.
Nov 26th, 2023
Stunning New World Syrah. Super aromatic- loads of lavender and violets and a black pepper aroma so fresh that it might have come straight out of a grinder. Smoky and gamey components coming through with a copious amount of juicy black fruit on the mid palate. New oak influence adds a subtle layer of sweet baking spices. There’s a wonderful push-pull, yin-yang dynamic going on here. Masculine and elegant all at once. Already showing remarkable finesse, and will surely evolve into a wine one of impeccable balance.
Stunning New World Syrah. Super aromatic- loads of lavender and violets and a black pepper aroma so fresh that it might have come straight out of a grinder. Smoky and gamey components coming through with a copious amount of juicy black fruit on the mid palate. New oak influence adds a subtle layer of sweet baking spices. There’s a wonderful push-pull, yin-yang dynamic going on here. Masculine and elegant all at once. Already showing remarkable finesse, and will surely evolve into a wine one of impeccable balance.
Mar 16th, 2018
Enjoying savory wines in the last moments of colder weather here in the Midwest. This is in a perfect spot, maybe peak. Smoked meat, herbs, balsamic, and faint dark fruits. Silky smooth.
Enjoying savory wines in the last moments of colder weather here in the Midwest. This is in a perfect spot, maybe peak. Smoked meat, herbs, balsamic, and faint dark fruits. Silky smooth.
Apr 22nd, 2022
Tart black fruit with meaty minerals. Needs air. One bottle to go.
Tart black fruit with meaty minerals. Needs air. One bottle to go.
Nov 10th, 2020N. Rhone style savoriness with big Cali fruit. Dry floral nose of violets, olives, saline, black pepper. Rich fruit laced with spice and herbs. Juicy acid. Chewy tannins. Still a toddler. Gave this an hour decant.
N. Rhone style savoriness with big Cali fruit. Dry floral nose of violets, olives, saline, black pepper. Rich fruit laced with spice and herbs. Juicy acid. Chewy tannins. Still a toddler. Gave this an hour decant.
Nov 12th, 2018
Lot of fruit. I may only enjoy older Syrah.
Lot of fruit. I may only enjoy older Syrah.
Dec 19th, 2017Pepper yields to fruit on the back palate.
Pepper yields to fruit on the back palate.
Dec 12th, 2016
