During Patrick Cappiello's 1st vintage working with Pax Mahle on Monte Rio Cellars in 2016 he had the opportunity to choose his favorite barrels from Pax’s stable of hillside vineyards in Sonoma. Together they crafted a wine that represented not only their mutual deep passion for Syrah but the characteristics from California wines of yesteryear. Dark fruit, smoky meats and dusty earthy notes jump from the glass.