Syrah Majik Vineyard
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Typically best enjoyed 5–15 years from vintage release.
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Roasted duck, grilled lamb chops, wild mushroom risotto
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Sourced from the wind-swept, fog-shrouded slopes of the Sonoma Coast, the Majik Vineyard is a testament to cool-climate viticulture at its absolute limits. Situated in the Sebastopol Hills, this site is heavily influenced by the nearby Pacific Ocean, forcing the Syrah grapes to ripen slowly and retain vibrant acidity. Pax Mahle utilizes traditional, low-intervention winemaking techniques to capture this extreme terroir, employing whole-cluster fermentation with native yeasts and aging the wine in neutral French oak. The resulting Syrah is remarkably expressive and savory, defined by its signature aromas of cracked black pepper, cured olives, and wild mountain herbs, underpinned by a lean, athletic structure that echoes the classic Côte-Rôtie style while maintaining a distinct Californian coastal soul.
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Founded in 2000 by Pax and Pamela Mahle, Pax is a pioneering Sonoma County winery celebrated for redefining California Syrah through a lens of elegance and restraint. Based in Sebastopol, California, the winery sources fruit from cool-climate, coastal-influenced vineyards across Sonoma and Mendocino counties, such as the acclaimed Alder Springs and Castelli Knight Ranch. Pax's winemaking philosophy centers on minimal intervention, employing whole-cluster fermentation, native yeasts, and aging in concrete vats and neutral French oak to highlight pure terroir. The estate is highly renowned for its savory, structurally complex Syrahs, alongside vibrant, terroir-driven expressions of Gamay, Chenin Blanc, and Mondeuse.