Monte Rio Cellars
Skull Petite Sirah Blend
California, USA
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
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
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!
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
