Pax Mahle CA Cool MasterClass

Pax and Pam Mahle moved to California in 1997 to pursue careers in wine, and after a few years of tasting and sourcing wine from all over the state for Dean & Deluca, Pax realized he needed to be on the frontlines of winemaking rather than behind the scenes, and made the decision to start Pax Wines in 2000. The Mahles made the bold choice of favoring the “untapped potential” of the Syrah grape at that time. Initially known for his rich and powerful expressions of Syrah that put him on the map, Pax’s style took a major turn to fresher, lower alcohol profiles as he began working with new vineyard sources in cooler, coastal areas of Sonoma.

His wines today are balanced and elegant, with a nod to the Old World. Pax’s all-star lineup includes vineyards such as Alder Springs, Castelli-Knight Ranch, and Griffin’s Lair for his Syrahs, and recently Pax has evolved to include new and exciting varieties such as Chenin Blanc, Gamay, and Vermentino. Pax believes that “great wines can only be made from great vineyards”, which guides their highly selective decision-making process in choosing sites that are farmed sustainably by dedicated growers that will produce healthy grapes with balanced acids and sugars. All wines are crushed by foot and hand and fermented using only natural yeasts. Their goal is to produce wines with as little intervention as possible.

The epitome of California Cool, Pax Mahle joins us for an inspiring MasterClass focused on cool climate, North Coast expressions of Syrah, and beyond!

Featuring:

Pax Lyman Ranch Chenin Blanc 2023

Pax Chardonnay Sonoma Coast 2022

Pax Trousseau Gris 2022

Pax Gamay Alte Monte 2023

Pax Grenache/Mourvedre/Syrah, Pax Mendocino 2022

Pax Syrah Sonoma Hillside 2022

*Vintages or selections could be subject to change.

$25 ticket price includes 1.5 hr tasting of 6 wines and cheese and charcuterie boxes from Baker's Best Catering. Please inform us if you have any allergies at least 48 hours before the event.

PLEASE PRESENT THE FIRST AND LAST NAME THE TICKETS ARE UNDER TO GAIN ENTRY. TICKETS CANNOT BE REFUNDED WITHIN 48 HOURS OF THE EVENT. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO PICK UP YOUR WINE FROM MAIN ST ON THE EVENING OF THE EVENT, PLEASE LET THE WINE DEPARTMENT KNOW AT LEAST 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE BY CALLING (781) 893-1900 EXT. 130 OR EMAILING DAILYFLASH@GORDONSWINE.COM.