Pax Mahle, Syrah, The Bench Vineyard, Clements Hills, San Joaquin County, California 2023 natural fullness dominated by liveliness and

fullness dominated by liveliness and firmness

Hubert and Laurent sourced grapes from a 50-year-old plot in this hallowed grand cru — a total of only two barrels of wine

the vines stopped growing at the end of July

Garnacha grapes from vineyards planted on slate and granite soils are blended in this bottling

lemon) along with vegetal notes (green tomato)

Pax Mahle, Syrah, The Bench Vineyard, Clements Hills, San Joaquin County, California 2023 natural fullness dominated by liveliness and100% Syrah Robust aromas of plums, tar and violets dominate the intoxicating aromas of this southern Rhne styled Syrah. Gritty and laced with baked pomegranate and cherry skin, this peppery Syrah shows the warmer climate it was grown in with its warm embrace of luscious baked red summer fruits and firm, vibrant personality. The 2020 maintains a delicacy despite the strength of the fruit. The Bench vineyard sits in The Clements Hills where it receives