Compline Wine Shop and Pax Mahle of Pax Wines, one of California's foremost producers of high-quality Syrah, are co-hosting a blind tasting of Syrah from the world's greatest growing regions and some of the top producers in each region.

Join us at 6:30 pm for an intimate, informal meet-and-greet with Pax and a selection of his wines (Gamay, Chenin Blanc, and a GMS-style blend) followed by a seated blind tasting and discussion of eight Syrah wines. This is not about which wines are the best (although we will ask everyone to rank their top favorites)—it's about drilling down to what makes Syrah from each of these world class growing regions unique. 

You'll taste the following wines blind: 

Cornas - A. Clape 2021 (Northern Rhône, France)

Côte-Rôtie - Clusel-Roch "Les Schistes" 2020 (Northern Rhône, France)

Shiraz-Viognier - Clonakilla 2022 (Canberra District, Australia)

Shiraz - Brokenwood "Graveyard" 2021 (Hunter Valley, Australia)

Syrah - Boekenhoutskloof "Porseleinberg" 2020 (Swartland, South Africa)

Syrah - Pax Wines "Sonoma Hillsides" 2021 (Sonoma County, CA)
Syrah - Piedrasassi "Bien Nacido" 2021 (Santa Maria Valley, CA)
Syrah - Gramercy Cellars "Lagniappe/Red Willow" 2019 (Yakima Valley, WA)

Date: Thursday, March 20
Time: 6:30-8pm
Location: Compline Wine Shop

Untamed and untethered, Grogan drifts between genres with her tickled strings and floating vocals, her hammered riffs and belted requests. We All Need Someone To Shout For calls it "powerhouse emotive folk storytelling in the vein of Laura Marling". It is the alchemy of a pure yet earthy voice that can silence a room. The Woven Collective calls it "an unforgiving tuggin' at your roots, no matter where you come from, her lyrics wash over you like gentle reminders of another life you haven't had yet."

Join us for a night of Bluegrass & Americana music!

Pax Wines defies what we know about California winemaking. In a land dominated by big wines and big production, Pax seeks out and celebrates those who challenge the expected. Join us alongside winemaker Pax Mahle in discovering the small side of California wine, including rare varietals, hand and foot crushing, native yeasts and minimal impact. Wines will be served alongside five courses of inspired cuisine from Chef Dan Martello.

This event will take place at 6pm on Wednesday, March 5th at Jackrabbit Club (40 Anderson Ave). Dinner will be served at 6:30pm. Ticket price includes a 5-course dinner with wine pairings, hospitality and tax. We kindly request that you inform us of any dietary restrictions a minimum of 24 hours in advance.

Join winemaker Pax Mahle at The Sea Ranch Lodge for a laid-back wine tasting with light bites and vinyl spun by Sea Rancher Richard Harris!

$40/person

Join us for acoustic folk covers & original music by singer-songwriter Dillon Forsythe!

Half-Mile High plays soulful, melodic rock with vivid lyrics and rich, atmospheric instrumentation. They’ll be playing acoustic renditions of songs from their upcoming self-titled debut LP, as well as some classics from their days in former bands Mercuryville, Juan Boulder, and Animal Farm. 

The inimitable executive wine editor of Food & Wine magazine comes to Healdsburg. Author of the new book, World in a Wineglass, where he does for wine what Michael Pollan’s The Omnivore’s Dilemma did for food—shows readers how to choose more delicious, interesting, and environmentally friendly wines without breaking the bank.

Drawing a direct parallel to Dry Creek Kitchen’s Niche & Unique Varietals, our monthly wine features that delve into the lesser-known treasures of Sonoma County’s, Ray joins wine director Jon Macklem to share a family-style supper paired with some of Sonoma County’s superstars.

Alongside Ray and Jon, singular vintages of Littorai Wines, Pax Wines, Cobb Wines, and Hirsch Vineyards will be paired and presented with attendees. Plus, each ticket purchase includes a signed copy of Ray’s book (limit one book per two guests).

If you have any questions or trouble reserving your seat, email marketing@charliepalmer.com.

$245 per person before tax and gratuity

Megan McLaughlin is an innovative guitar player, singer, and songwriter. She has a powerful, clear voice, and sings like the love child of Joni Mitchell and David Crosby. Megan plays guitars in standard, DADGAD, and CGDGCD tunings. Megan studied voice, composition, and theory in college, busked on the streets of Paris, and then studied guitar with Nina Gerber when love brought her to California in the 90’s. She produced three CDs between 1995 - 2010. Since retiring from teaching Kindergarten in 2017, she has turned her attention to mandolin, woodshedding, and writing lots of songs. When not playing music, Megan is doing Ashtanga Yoga and booking The Musers.

Half-Mile High plays soulful, melodic rock with vivid lyrics and rich, atmospheric instrumentation. They’ll be playing acoustic renditions of songs from their upcoming self-titled debut LP, as well as some classics from their days in former bands Mercuryville, Juan Boulder, and Animal Farm. 

Join us for a night of Bluegrass & Americana music!

Amy Obenski creates connection by revealing the commonalities in all of us that make us human. Behind her crystalline voice and thought provoking lyrics, you’ll notice influences from Motown and jazz with glimpses of 1960s folk-rock greats such as Carole King or Joni Mitchell. Her biggest breakthrough so far was when her song, Carousel, was featured on the hit TV show, Grey's Anatomy.  

David Hooper mixes original songs with cover tunes for an eclectic blend of country, folk, blues, and rockabilly. Join us for a night of wine & music at the tasting room!