“Wind Gap Wines are honest, authentic and compelling wines from special places.” – Sonoma Magazine

We have for you a unique pinot of insane deal, all by celebrity winemaker Pax Mahle’s discontinued Wind Gap project. When we tasted through these wines, one common denominator stood out, they are simply singular. The wine world is drowning in more of the same, so wines that truly stand out with screaming personalities as these are what we the Spies thrive on. It’s our manifesto to uncover unmatched quality at unheard of prices.

Now buckle up and enjoy the ride.

Stephen Tanzer of Antonio Galloni’s Vinous claims; “To say that Pax Mahle and his team are wine freaks would be an understatement. Mahle’s experience with great wines would make the most jaded collector drool and his years as a sommelier in top restaurants and as a retail buyer help to bring ‘good perspective,’ as he says, to his own wines. Mahle approaches his wines with no preconceptions and attempts to stand as far out of their way as possible but is not averse to using new oak when he believes it’s appropriate. Some wines get up to 70% new wood while others get none at all. He often vinifies whole clusters ‘for the aromatic expression they bring,’ and bottles without fining or filtration.”

Here’s what the wine press has to say on Wind Gap:

Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate – Antonio Galloni - “Readers who have not yet discovered Wind Gap owe it to themselves to do so. These are some of the most gorgeous, nuanced wines being made in California today. The Wind Gap wines achieve that elusive balance of depth without excess heaviness. I was deeply impressed with the range I tasted and can’t recommend these wines highly enough.”

Vinous – Antonio Galloni - “This lineup from Wind Gap and Pax Mahle is full of highlights. The 2014 Pinots in particular are striking. Readers will find a number of new wines in the lineup, including the Mi-Pente, a barrel selection Pinot, and Soif, an affordable red blend made to be enjoyed young. As always, the Wind Gap style emphasizes freshness and energy… more often than not, Mahle gets it right. When he does, the results are compelling.”

Here’s what the wine press has to say on this wine:

94 Points – Antonio Galloni’s Vinous - “A wild, powerful wine, the 2016 Pinot Noir Gap’s Crown Vineyard packs a serious punch. Sweet red cherry, white pepper, game, smoke and mint fill out the layers in this absolutely exquisite, compelling Pinot from Wind Gap. The 2016 is a bit brawnier and more powerful than in the past, which is the result of a change in the sourcing of the specific blocks and clones that go into the wine. Rose petal, mint and lavender add depth to a Pinot that is substantial, pliant and also quite translucent. In a word: terrific. Drink now-2026.”