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Pax Mahle Wines

The Vicar Red Blend

9.052 ratings
8.914 pro ratings
North Coast, California, USA
Red Blend
Game, Baking Spices, Duck, Goose, Potato, Chili & Hot Spicy, White Rice, Exotic Spices, Pasta, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Onion, Chicken, Pork, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Pungent Cheese, Soft Cheese, Mushrooms, Tomato-Based, Turkey, Veal, Hard Cheese

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Pax Mahle WinesNorth Coast, CaliforniaRed Blend
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Jörgen Lindström Carlvik

Owner, Brix Wine Consultants

9.2

2010 vintage. Smooth and lush with lovely red berries and loamy spice additions on the medium-bodied and well balanced palate. Best bottle to date.

2010 vintage. Smooth and lush with lovely red berries and loamy spice additions on the medium-bodied and well balanced palate. Best bottle to date.

1 person found it helpfulJun 7th, 2015
Stacey Sosa
9.2

Wanted a Rhone style wine. This was California style with big notes perfect for my Bison Short Ribs

Wanted a Rhone style wine. This was California style with big notes perfect for my Bison Short Ribs

1 person found it helpfulDec 15th, 2014
Robert Krupp
8.4

This does not motivate me to come back to domestic GMS blends. Beyond over the top. Not the Pax I knew and loved 10 years ago.

This does not motivate me to come back to domestic GMS blends. Beyond over the top. Not the Pax I knew and loved 10 years ago.

Nov 25th, 2015
Mason Balistreri

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

9.3

We decanted this. The nose was funky and game-y when opened, but it settled into this really nice maraschino cherry flavor with some air. The wine is really full bodied but still has some great acid. Hardly any oak at all.

We decanted this. The nose was funky and game-y when opened, but it settled into this really nice maraschino cherry flavor with some air. The wine is really full bodied but still has some great acid. Hardly any oak at all.

Jan 24th, 2015
Mitzi Inglis

Marketing/Public Relations, Joseph Phelps Vineyards

8.8

2010 vintage. Still quite young. Enjoyed it more on the second day of being opened.

2010 vintage. Still quite young. Enjoyed it more on the second day of being opened.

Nov 9th, 2014
Chris Cottrell

Partner Bedrock Wine Co, Co-founder/Winemaker Under the Wire

9.3

2011,, absolutely delicious.

2011,, absolutely delicious.

Nov 1st, 2014
Adriel Lares

Vintner/Owner Memento Mori

8.9

Light. Roasted meats. Great way to celebrate Giants' win!

Light. Roasted meats. Great way to celebrate Giants' win!

Oct 27th, 2014
Charlie Beatty

Buyer wineworksonline.com

8.7

Like this broad Syrah from Pax. Good expression of 2006 vintage. Supplied by Maria Pepe's collection. Bravo

Like this broad Syrah from Pax. Good expression of 2006 vintage. Supplied by Maria Pepe's collection. Bravo

Aug 12th, 2014
Jörgen Lindström Carlvik

Owner, Brix Wine Consultants

9.1

A great Syrah; bold and full of life, dense and packed with dark fruit, yet restrained and fresh thanks to stalky tannins and juicy acidity. Mr Mahle, welcome back!

A great Syrah; bold and full of life, dense and packed with dark fruit, yet restrained and fresh thanks to stalky tannins and juicy acidity. Mr Mahle, welcome back!

Jun 9th, 2014
Darrene Hackler
7.6

A little flat for a gsm. Not much acid or tannins to propel.

A little flat for a gsm. Not much acid or tannins to propel.

May 11th, 2014