2019 PAX SYRAH SONOMA HILLSIDES
"The 2019 Syrah Sonoma Hillsides is once again the star of this range from Pax Mahle. Rich and 97 exotic, with notable depth, the Hillsides is quite a bit brighter than the other Syrahs in the portfolio. Red cherry, plum, pomegranate, mocha, spice, leather and tobacco abound. The whole clusters are present, but nearly buried by the sheer intensity of the fruit. As always, the Hillsides is a blend taken from several sites, done with 100% whole clusters and aged in concrete. Every time i taste the Hillsides, I think the same thing: why doesn't Pax Mahle treat all his Syrahs this way?" Antonio Galloni Vinous Media 97 points Drink 2024-34