Robert Foley Vineyards-The Griffin-Petite Sirah-Cabernet Sauvignon-Charbono-Merlot-California-2008-14.5% Alcohol-$31.98-A nose of bold dark fruits and spice, dark black purple in color. A robust full bodied kitchen sink blend with blueberry, black cherry, spice cake and pepper, a big but balanced wine. Decant for a few hours, many years of life left. RP-93 WE-87 CR-92 Good with steak, chicken, pasta.
Titus Vineyards-Petite Sirah-Napa Valley-California-2008-14.9 Alcohol-$28.80-A bold nose of dark fruits and spice, dark black in color. A full bodied PS with blackberry, blueberry, cassis, with vanilla spice on finish, delicious and big wine. Has many years of life left, decant for a few hours. WS-87 WE-92 CR-91 Good with ribs, chicken, pasta.
Robert Biale Vineyards-Petite Sirah-The Biale Winery Vineyard-Oak Knoll District-Napa Valley-California-2008-15.5% Alcohol-$41.00-A nose of dark fruit and spice, dark black purple in color. A full bodied single vineyard PS, with blueberry, black cherry, dark currant, with a licorice and spice finish, solid wine. WS-90 CR-90 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.
Michael and David Phillips-Earthquake-Petite Sirah-Lodi-California-2008-15.5% Alcohol-$21.99-A huge nose of dark fruits and spice, dark black purple in color. A huge, full bodied PS, not for the faint of heart or Old World fans. With blackberries, blueberries, and raspberries that finishes with a dark spicy chocolate and despite it’s big 15.5% alcohol level maintains the heat due to the bold fruit levels. Decant for a couple hours or hold for a few years. WE-92 CR-90 Good with ribs, chicken, pasta.
Trinitas Cellars-Petite Sirah-Old Vines-Contra Costa County-California-2007-15.48% Alcohol-$25.19-A bold nose of dark fruits and spice, dark black in color. A full bodied PS, with black cherry, blueberry, currants, with chocolate spice on finish. A full flavored and bold wine. NR CR-90 Good with ribs, chicken, pasta.
Our Cellars-Top Of The Block-Blockheadia Ringnosii-Petite Sirah-Napa Valley-California-2010-14.4% Alcohol-$19.99-A nose of dark fruits and spice, dark black purple in color. A full bodied PS, with blackberry, blueberry jam, finished with vanilla spice. Still a baby, decant for a few hours. Cool label. NR CR-89 Good with meats, chicken, pasta.