Pax Mahle Sonoma-Hillsides Sonoma Coast Syrah 2018A tremendous follow up to 2017. A blend from three of his top single vineyards, Castelli Knight Ranch (Russian River Valley), Griffin's Lair (Sonoma Coast), and Walker Vine Hill (Russian River Valley). Hard pressed not to call it Northern Rhone.

Abundant dried cranberry and raspberry aromas surging from the glass

round tannins and a long finish

From its modest inaugural vintage of 800 cases of Cabernet Sauvignon and 800 cases of Merlot in 1978

Varietal:   Cabernet Sauvignon

Varietals: Grenache

Castelli-Knight Ranch (Russian River Valley)

Lady Hawk and Obelisco vineyards

again exhibiting a measure of bottle development in an appealing mix of red cherry and spice notes

The winery continues to receive accolades and awards for producing exceptional world-class wines

This wine has a dry focused mouthwatering finish

Varietal: Varietal: Pinot Noir

and great persistence to the finish