Paige Osborn

8.9

Drank at postino — 9 years ago

Mason Balistreri

Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits

9.6

There’s a lot of wine being made in California and abroad that is, in theory, similar to this wine… Extremely old vines of obscure varietals, natural production and so on. However, in this case, winemakers Pax Mahle and Loren Grossman have delivered something that shines brighter than the rest - including their other labels. 

Titular “Pax” wines have a similar sense of spice, animal and force, but often lack the subtly found here. His other label “Wind Gap” capitalizing on the trend of hardly ripened fruit to give the wine telling minerality and that mouth-puckering tart freshness at the expense of body.  All of which is also evident in this wine, but much more balanced and slowly revealed. 

This wine is sexy and nimble, but has depth and a sense of place. Reminiscent of  Northern Rhone but less narrowly focused. It’s all you can ask for from California. They only made about 100 cases, and it retails for under 40 dollars. We have 9 bottles left at Joy Wine & Spirits, come in and get it. — 10 years ago

Jorge Escobar

9.5

Great wine we had at Pepita's house — 11 years ago

William Leslie

9.6

Rich jammy fruit flavors. Sweet cherry stands out the most with American oak characteristics. There is a very solid pepper spice on the finish that lingers. This is a medium body wine at an exceptional price. This winery has always been full flavor at a very approachable price. — 11 years ago

Donald Patz

Owner/Winemaker Patz & Hall

8.9

Enormous old vines at this vineyard. Love it. Deep & juicy with plenty of structure. — 11 years ago

Emily Ohnstad

9.8

$40 at Brixx. Purchased half price on Sundays. Delicious! — 12 years ago

Axel Finger

9.2

Needs still some time to open. At the second day a real elegant beauty, — 9 years ago

Elizabeth Douma

9.1

Goes down easy. Not dry at all. Good with cheese and crackers. — 10 years ago

with Scott and Skyler

Collin Moody

9.4

Pretty great. Nice afternoon pick me up at Roberta's. — 10 years ago

with Nelson

Richard Lewis

9.5

Chewy tannins, nice acid on the finish - not at all subtle. Pair boldly. — 11 years ago

with Lynne

Andrew Benn

9.2

2011
austere but quite interesting
reflects its french heritage
enjoyed with mushroom tart at Big Water Grille with Dana & Paul — 11 years ago

Rhonda Shure

9.7

Spring Hill Covered Bridge
Sweet red — 11 years ago

Steve Hahn

9.6

Remarkable. Zin at its best. Lots of chocolAte and vanilla with coffee at the finish. Top Lodi zin of the day. — 12 years ago

Ryan Mayes

9.2

Candied red fruit on the nose. Deep dark fruit on the palette. Long, satisfying finish. Favorite wine at the Spire tasting in Calistoga. — 10 years ago

Angela Skrivan

10

I'm not usually a Merlot fan, but this was a great choice at Heritage downtown. — 10 years ago

Mark Calkin

9.2

Old vine Barossa Shriraz Rhone blend, with a name poking some fun at its Old World Heritage. I love these GSM blends, typically this is pronounced, ripe - black cherry, strawberry/raspberry with violets, vanilla and toast, mushroom and forest floor developing notes. Long finish, full body and high alcohol. Outstanding — 10 years ago

Shane M. Nicholson

9.1

This a "Prisoner" killer! Who needs over extracted pornographic hype in a clever package from the likes of ...AHEM...Phinney and friends, when you can drink this little old vine, estate grown jamming gem from TRULY old vines. At a fraction of the price none the damn less! TAY-STEE juice fo' reel! — 11 years ago

Ernie Cochran

9.1

At first sniff it's smells sweet only not to be on the tongue. It's soft and very smooth. I like this one a lot! Recommend to any wine drinker. — 11 years ago

Gilles de Chambure

Master Sommelier & Educator

9.7

cool influence of the atlantic on this unique blend from uruguay showing its spanish immigrant roots and basqye heritage tasted at la huella restsurant in jise ignacio — 12 years ago

James Wald

9.0

Delicious! Overly sweet for a red, and not dry at all. Can't beat 1.5 liters for $6. — 13 years ago