Monte Rio Cellars

Skull Petite Sirah Blend

8.96 ratings
8.81 pro ratings
California, USA
Petite Sirah, Mission, Zinfandel
Tomato-Based, Lamb, Potato, White Rice, Pungent Cheese, Pasta, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Beef, Chili & Hot Spicy, Mushrooms, Hard Cheese, Pork, Venison, Chicken, Turkey, Herbs, Soft Cheese, Duck, Exotic Spices, Beans & Peas, Baking Spices
Top Notes For
Michael Chelus

Black cherry, raspberry preserves, forest floor, vanilla, cassis, licorice and oak. Full-bodied and moderate tannins.

Black cherry, raspberry preserves, forest floor, vanilla, cassis, licorice and oak. Full-bodied and moderate tannins.

Apr 14th, 2023
Jordan Haynes

Slightly bigger red to open on any given night. Not bad

Slightly bigger red to open on any given night. Not bad

Jun 12th, 2021
K J
9.1

Coarse nyc. Dark cherry Italian ice

Coarse nyc. Dark cherry Italian ice

Dec 19th, 2020
Rhonely Boy

Happy Halloween & Dios de los Muertos!

50% Petite Sirah, 30% Mission, 20% Zinfandel, 12.5% ABV

Great Organic & Natty wine, good fruit, slightest of cement on the nose, spice from the barrel yeast tannin etc, and super fresh (2019 with 10 months in barrel leaves less than two months for crush, distribution, and pickup time!)

100% whole cluster Carbonic Maceration for 6-10 days in stainless steel. Pressed into a mix of concrete and stainless steel for 8-12 days. No sulfur used in the winemaking. Aged 10 months in old wood barrels

Highly recommend this wine and exploring the single varietal bottlings of Mission, Zinfandel, and other offerings from Monte Rio Cellars!

Happy Halloween & Dios de los Muertos!

50% Petite Sirah, 30% Mission, 20% Zinfandel, 12.5% ABV

Great Organic & Natty wine, good fruit, slightest of cement on the nose, spice from the barrel yeast tannin etc, and super fresh (2019 with 10 months in barrel leaves less than two months for crush, distribution, and pickup time!)

100% whole cluster Carbonic Maceration for 6-10 days in stainless steel. Pressed into a mix of concrete and stainless steel for 8-12 days. No sulfur used in the winemaking. Aged 10 months in old wood barrels

Highly recommend this wine and exploring the single varietal bottlings of Mission, Zinfandel, and other offerings from Monte Rio Cellars!

Nov 1st, 2020
Alex Christian Maccaro

Red-violet color. Medium body. Floral, strawberry nose with a slight funk. Light and fruity with pleasant acidity. Best served slightly chilled. Great with spicy chili!

Red-violet color. Medium body. Floral, strawberry nose with a slight funk. Light and fruity with pleasant acidity. Best served slightly chilled. Great with spicy chili!

May 28th, 2021
Allen Schifino

Allen had this 4 years ago

Allen had this 4 years ago

Nov 20th, 2020
Jeff Fennel

Jeff had this 4 years ago

Jeff had this 4 years ago

Nov 1st, 2020