Petite Sirah I Love You!

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Mar 2

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What was poured

In the order it was served. Quoted tasting notes are credited to their sources.

1 · 2014 Orin Swift Machete Napa Valley- blend of Petite Sirah, Syrah & Grenache grapes

96 The Wine Advocate

“The 2014 Proprietary Red Blend Machete finished at 15.7% natural alcohol aged 10 months in 40% new French oak. This wine is telltale opaque bluish/purple with a super nose of barbecue meat & herbs,blackberries, blueberries, white flowers & sweet, dark raspberries in the background. The wine has fabulous texture, great intensity, full-bodied power & a long, long finish. (WA)”

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2 · 2013 The Crusher Petite Sirah - Clarksburg, Yolo County, California

“This wine displays dark aromas of wild blueberry, black licorice and purple plum. 80% of the wine was aged on French oak promoting notes of caramelized vanilla bean. The remainder of the oak is Hungarian, which enhances characteristic notes of gaminess such as mushroom & tobacco leaf. This deeply expressive wine fills the palate with flavors of blackberry jam & dried cherry, mingling effortlessly with cinnamon bark & molasses. The mouth-coating tannins add structure & complexity to this full-bodied wine, while the 6% Pinot Noir adds a layer of plush, round & supple flavors. Rated 90 & #72 Wine Enthusiast Top 100 Best Buys of 2017”

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3 · 2007 Turley Rattlesnake Ridge Petite Sirah - Howell Mountain, Napa

“Closed, tannic & backward, but enormously concentrated, is inky/purple-tinged. With coaxing, it offers up scents of pepper, incense, blackberries, & crushed rocks, but the wine is extremely tannic & impenetrable. Rated 89-91 WA”

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4 · 2016 Cloud Break Petite Sirah California

“Has intense ripe blackberry & plum aromas. Its trademark inky, jammy features are accented by layers of spice & complexity. Notes of toasty oak & vanilla develop on the lengthy finish. Enjoy with rich meat dishes.”

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5 · 2016 Jeff Runquist Petite Sirah Salman Vineyard Clarksburg Sierra Foothils

“Deep purple color with a bit of a magenta edge. The aroma & bouquet play equal roles in this wine; the bouquet is that of toasted oak with notes of vanilla & dark chocolate & just a whiff of smoke. The aromas of boysenberry, blackberry & marionberry jam are deep & dense without turning earthen. The flavors are juicy & succulent with loads of black currant & creamy sweet oak. The mature fully integrated tannins express themselves as a rich viscous texture that leads to a lingering finish that seems to go on forever.”

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6 · 2014 Sbragia Petite Sirah Teldeschi Vineyard Dry Creek Valley Sonoma

“As gamy as foie gras, and just as rich, this 100% varietal wine fills the palate with baked plum, licorice and intense ripe fruit that borders on confected. Soft tannins & supportive oak give it structure & breadth. WE”

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7 · 2013 Bella Petite Sirah Big River Ranch Alexander Valley

“This wine begins with dark, brooding earthy aromatics of leather & wild mushrooms. The palette exhibits complex layers of cassis, plum & blueberries. The finish is long & lingering with delightfully approachable tannins. This wine will age wonderfully.”

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