Pax

Trousseau Gris

2021
Russian River Valley
Sonoma
California
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Pax TROO-so GREE
Varietal
Trousseau Gris
$27
Flavors
Red Berries Red Berries
Salt Salt
Lemongrass Lemongrass
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Palate Character

Balance & Finesse 2 Rich & Full 2 Light & Bright 1 Smooth & Silky 2 Round & Fleshy 2 Tone & Backbone 2 Powerful & Extracted 2 Bright & Crisp 2
Light & Bright
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Tasting Notes
Medium bodied with refreshing acidity, there are aromas and flavors of melon, red berries, and lemongrass followed by salty minerality with a touch of spice that lingers in the finish.
COLOR
Pale Ruby Red
BODY
TANNIN
ACIDITY
SWEET
ALCOH.
12.5%
GRAPE(S)
Trousseau Gris
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Why this wine made the cut…
Enjoyable on its own, but will sing with food.
Sonoma, California
GRAPE VARIETAL(S)
Trousseau Gris
Troo-SOW GREE
Trousseau Gris, notably grown in France's Jura region and California, features pinkish-gray skins that lend a delicate hue to its wines. Renowned for its aromatic complexity, it offers a refreshing experience with floral and fruity notes.
Country / State
California
Region
Sonoma
Sub Region
Russian River Valley
Producer
Pax
Winemaker(s)
Pax Mahle
Vintage
2021

Pax

Sonoma, California


Pax and Pam Mahle moved to wine country in 1997 to pursue a career in the wine business. After a few years tasting and sourcing Californian wines for Dean and Deluca, Pax decided to launch his own brand, and in 2000 made his first wine. 


Pax’s focus was syrah, working with growers in cool-climate vineyards from Mendocino and Sonoma. He is extremely selective of the vineyards he works with, weighing location, soil, exposition, the dedication of growers, and sustainability. 

Pax wines seek to balance ripe grapes with good acidity to yield powerful yet structured and nuanced wines.