Pax Mahle Wines Castelli-Knight Ranch Syrah 2013

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.

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.

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.

Eric

Tart black fruit with meaty minerals. Needs air. One bottle to go.

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.

Scott Soren

My favorite varietal from Pax

Kevin Blix

Lot of fruit. I may only enjoy older Syrah.

David Lincoln

Pepper yields to fruit on the back palate.