Pax Wines 'Alpine Peaks; Gamay, El Dorado Co., Sierra Foothills, California 2023
Pickup available at DECANT Napa - 2999 Solano, Napa, CA
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DECANT Napa - 2999 Solano, Napa, CA
2999 Solano Avenue
Ste A
Napa CA 94558
United States
Pax Mahle Wines, known for their minimalist approach and focus on cool-climate varietals, are produced with a commitment to sustainable farming and natural winemaking. Pax is widely recognized for crafting vibrant, site-specific wines that express the nuances of Californias diverse terroirs.
- WINEMAKER: Pax Mahle, a pioneer in Californias natural wine movement, focused on producing wines with minimal intervention.
- FARMING: Organic practices in the high-altitude Alpine Peaks vineyard, ensuring the health of the vineyard and ecosystem.
- VARIETY: 100% Gamay.
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TERROIR: The Alpine Peaks is a blend of vineyards located in El Dorado County at a high elevation (80% Barsotti Vineyard, 20% Fenaughty Vineyard), with volcanic and decomposed granite soils that give the wine its distinctive minerality and vibrant acidity.
- VINIFICATION: Hand-harvested grapes are fermented with 100% whole-clusters with native yeasts, utilizing partial carbonic maceration to enhance the fresh fruit character typical of Gamay.
- AGING: Aged in Aged in neutral French Oak Barrels for 5 months to preserve the bright, youthful fruit while allowing the terroir to shine.
- TASTING NOTES: Juicy red fruit flavors of raspberry and cherry burst on the palate, with floral notes of violet and a hint of peppery spice. The wine is light-bodied with zippy acidity and a lively, refreshing finish. Drink chilled!
- Tech notes: Free So2 @ Bottling – 23ppm, 3.4 pH, 12.0% Abv
Pax Mahle Wines, known for their minimalist approach and focus on cool-climate varietals, are produced with a commitment to sustainable farming and natural winemaking. Pax is widely recognized for crafting vibrant, site-specific wines that express the nuances of Californias diverse terroirs.
- WINEMAKER: Pax Mahle, a pioneer in Californias natural wine movement, focused on producing wines with minimal intervention.
- FARMING: Organic practices in the high-altitude Alpine Peaks vineyard, ensuring the health of the vineyard and ecosystem.
- VARIETY: 100% Gamay.
-
TERROIR: The Alpine Peaks is a blend of vineyards located in El Dorado County at a high elevation (80% Barsotti Vineyard, 20% Fenaughty Vineyard), with volcanic and decomposed granite soils that give the wine its distinctive minerality and vibrant acidity.
- VINIFICATION: Hand-harvested grapes are fermented with 100% whole-clusters with native yeasts, utilizing partial carbonic maceration to enhance the fresh fruit character typical of Gamay.
- AGING: Aged in Aged in neutral French Oak Barrels for 5 months to preserve the bright, youthful fruit while allowing the terroir to shine.
- TASTING NOTES: Juicy red fruit flavors of raspberry and cherry burst on the palate, with floral notes of violet and a hint of peppery spice. The wine is light-bodied with zippy acidity and a lively, refreshing finish. Drink chilled!
- Tech notes: Free So2 @ Bottling – 23ppm, 3.4 pH, 12.0% Abv
Pax Mahle Wines, known for their minimalist approach and focus on cool-climate varietals, are produced with a commitment to sustainable farming and natural winemaking. Pax is widely recognized for crafting vibrant, site-specific wines that express the nuances of Californias diverse terroirs.
- WINEMAKER: Pax Mahle, a pioneer in Californias natural wine movement, focused on producing wines with minimal intervention.
- FARMING: Organic practices in the high-altitude Alpine Peaks vineyard, ensuring the health of the vineyard and ecosystem.
- VARIETY: 100% Gamay.
-
TERROIR: The Alpine Peaks is a blend of vineyards located in El Dorado County at a high elevation (80% Barsotti Vineyard, 20% Fenaughty Vineyard), with volcanic and decomposed granite soils that give the wine its distinctive minerality and vibrant acidity.
- VINIFICATION: Hand-harvested grapes are fermented with 100% whole-clusters with native yeasts, utilizing partial carbonic maceration to enhance the fresh fruit character typical of Gamay.
- AGING: Aged in Aged in neutral French Oak Barrels for 5 months to preserve the bright, youthful fruit while allowing the terroir to shine.
- TASTING NOTES: Juicy red fruit flavors of raspberry and cherry burst on the palate, with floral notes of violet and a hint of peppery spice. The wine is light-bodied with zippy acidity and a lively, refreshing finish. Drink chilled!
- Tech notes: Free So2 @ Bottling – 23ppm, 3.4 pH, 12.0% Abv
Pax Mahle Wines, known for their minimalist approach and focus on cool-climate varietals, are produced with a commitment to sustainable farming and natural winemaking. Pax is widely recognized for crafting vibrant, site-specific wines that express the nuances of Californias diverse terroirs.
- WINEMAKER: Pax Mahle, a pioneer in Californias natural wine movement, focused on producing wines with minimal intervention.
- FARMING: Organic practices in the high-altitude Alpine Peaks vineyard, ensuring the health of the vineyard and ecosystem.
- VARIETY: 100% Gamay.
-
TERROIR: The Alpine Peaks is a blend of vineyards located in El Dorado County at a high elevation (80% Barsotti Vineyard, 20% Fenaughty Vineyard), with volcanic and decomposed granite soils that give the wine its distinctive minerality and vibrant acidity.
- VINIFICATION: Hand-harvested grapes are fermented with 100% whole-clusters with native yeasts, utilizing partial carbonic maceration to enhance the fresh fruit character typical of Gamay.
- AGING: Aged in Aged in neutral French Oak Barrels for 5 months to preserve the bright, youthful fruit while allowing the terroir to shine.
- TASTING NOTES: Juicy red fruit flavors of raspberry and cherry burst on the palate, with floral notes of violet and a hint of peppery spice. The wine is light-bodied with zippy acidity and a lively, refreshing finish. Drink chilled!
- Tech notes: Free So2 @ Bottling – 23ppm, 3.4 pH, 12.0% Abv