Syrah Majik Vineyard
⏳ Drinking Window
2005 - 2012
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted duck, grilled lamb chops, wild mushroom risotto
✨ Technical Specifications
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.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 2000 by Pax and Pam Mahle, Pax Wines is an acclaimed artisanal producer based in Sebastopol within Sonoma County, California. Recognized as a pioneer of the New California wine movement, the winery focuses on cool-climate coastal terroirs across Sonoma and Mendocino Counties. Pax champions a minimalist, old-world approach to vinification, utilizing whole-cluster fermentation, indigenous yeasts, and aging in neutral French oak and concrete tanks to preserve purity and freshness. The estate is widely celebrated for its benchmark, savory Syrah bottlings—such as the Sonoma-Hillsides and Alder Springs Vineyard designations—as well as dynamic, terroir-driven expressions of Gamay, Chenin Blanc, and heritage varieties.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Syrah
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
12.5-13%