Scott Soren

9.5

Wow. I would have blinded this as Syrah. So damn good. Olive , smoke ,and fruit pie on the nose. Deep macerated raspberries with olive tapenade on the palate. Rich mouthfeel, long finish make this another exciting pax wine. Love this. — 6 years ago

pat Lansing

8.9

First taste...was very smooth. — 7 years ago

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The 2016 Syrah Sonoma-Hillsides has been nothing less than stunning on the three occasions I have tasted it so far. A wine of extraordinary purity and depth, the 2016 dazzles from the very first taste. The richness and power are simply breathtaking. Bacon fat, smoke, grilled herb and lavender are woven into a graceful, seamless core of inky blue/purplish fruit. Even with all of its intensity, the 2016 remains remarkably light on its feet. The Sonoma-Hillsides is a blend of fruit from Castelli-Knight Ranch, Griffin's Lair and Walker Vine Hill, done with 100% whole clusters and aged in a combination of concrete and neutral oak, with no SO2. I am not sure how the 2016 will age, but I am also not sure it will matter, as most bottles will be long gone before that is an issue. Quite simply, the Sonoma-Hillsides is a total pleasure bomb and a modern-day benchmark for Syrah in California. Don't miss it! (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, April 2018) — 8 years ago

Rob Moose

9.4

Fantastic, young and from magnum. With huge thanks to @Jim Knight — 9 years ago

Tristan

9.8

Parmesan for days. Thank you so much @Jim Knight, this was amazing. — 9 years ago

Sheila StCyr

8.9

Light, crisp and citrusy... Clean dry finish! — 9 years ago

Paul J

9.1

30+ minute decant, but didn’t really need it. Some funk on the nose like sweaty feet developed after a while. The wine was deep and meaty, with blackberry and dark cherry flavors. Medium finish. Very good value for £27 but no wow factors. Surprised to the upside if I’m honest. — 6 years ago

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Jarrett Galbreath

9.1

Estate grown, unfined, and unfiltered. Medium body with bold flavor. Dark fruit. — 7 years ago

Chris Freeman

9.3

Cab sav up front and great intensity. Dark juicy fruit in the middle with mild earth, peppery spice and chocolate moka on the finish. Tannins grip nicely. Spice makes me sweat. Well integrated and balanced, elegant. Love every sip — 8 years ago

Rob Moose

9.1

Always a great pick. One of the better uses of 30 red dollars. Thanks to Jim Knight for the tip! — 8 years ago

Rob Moose

9.3

A love affair from the first whiff. Beautiful commingling of tobacco leaf and cherries with grip building over the hours open. A lovely treat from @Jim Knight and something to stock up on for sure! — 9 years ago

Jeff Bellato

9.3

Blue berry, raspberry strawberry. Berry gentle tannins. Pun to drink. Went well with a Sir Loin knight of Napa. — 9 years ago

Steve Anderson

9.4

Along with Castelli Knight, Majik is consistently my favorite of the original Pax bottlings. Savory, tapenade, pepper, meat and dark fruit. 12.1% ABV. Could easily pass for N. Rhone. — 9 years ago

RustyR

9.3

Boom. Gehrad makes a phenomenal wine. All can has the selected spice cinnamon cardamom eucalyptus super soft on mouth really really good — 6 years ago

GaryWEdwards

9.0

We call this the house wine and a darn good bodied, balanced goodness in a bottle. Dark fruits, hint of leather and all around masculine wine. Gerhard's best value — 7 years ago

David L

9.2

15’ Montagne Russe Silver and Gold Chardonnay. Holy mother. This is a beast of a wine.
Butterscotch, Banana foster👍, apricots.
Creamy finish with flavors such as caramelized peaches and custard. This wine is not everyone. If you enjoy Rombauer Club Selection Chardonnay $65 .
Bingo you’re a winner. — 8 years ago

Peta Richkus

9.0

2015. $14.99, Dulaney Wine — 9 years ago

Riccardo L.

9.2

A great great limoncello. — 9 years ago

Phil Harris

9.9

I love this bold semi sweet dark red blend — 9 years ago

Yoon Ha

Master Sommelier/Wine Director Benu

9.6

Nice Knight. — 10 years ago