Pax Mahle Wines

Castelli-Knight Ranch Syrah

9.215 ratings
9.25 pro ratings
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Syrah
Lamb
Top Notes For
Jake Hajer

(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
Jordan Wardlaw

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
Aaron Rankin

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
Aaron Rankin

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.

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