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California Petite Sirah

8.314 ratings
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Lodi, Central Valley, California, USA
Petite Sirah
Tomato-Based, Lamb, Potato, White Rice, Pungent Cheese, Pasta, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Beef, Chili & Hot Spicy, Mushrooms, Hard Cheese, Pork, Venison
Top Notes For
Owen Imholte

This stuff is black as the night. Okay, not quite — that could just be the dimly lit room I'm in. It does look like it might stain my glassware purple as I swirl it around.

On first whiff I detect deep black fruit and gunpowder. Deeper breaths reveal a hint of rubber band and leather.

Swirling it in my mouth and it takes a moment to come alive. When it does it is bright yet balanced. Not too fruity or too dry. Then a not-quite-peppery zing leads into a campfire finish (but no smokiness).

Despite my pontificating this has been tonight's first glass.

This stuff is black as the night. Okay, not quite — that could just be the dimly lit room I'm in. It does look like it might stain my glassware purple as I swirl it around.

On first whiff I detect deep black fruit and gunpowder. Deeper breaths reveal a hint of rubber band and leather.

Swirling it in my mouth and it takes a moment to come alive. When it does it is bright yet balanced. Not too fruity or too dry. Then a not-quite-peppery zing leads into a campfire finish (but no smokiness).

Despite my pontificating this has been tonight's first glass.

Nov 15th, 2014
Anna Horton

Not too dry. Smokey with fruity tones.

Not too dry. Smokey with fruity tones.

Oct 14th, 2014
glenda Macco

Alright for its price

Alright for its price

Oct 11th, 2014
Bailey Langner

Sour cherry flavors, a little bite to it.

Sour cherry flavors, a little bite to it.

May 8th, 2014
Lily Jackson

At Carrie and Alex's. Quite nice with Italian food

At Carrie and Alex's. Quite nice with Italian food

Nov 3rd, 2013
Brad Harley

Average

Average

Oct 6th, 2013
Samantha Cave

smoky, rich and a good combo of fruit and chocolate. delicious with pasta with sausage and goat cheese (in a half Alfredo and half vodka sauce).

smoky, rich and a good combo of fruit and chocolate. delicious with pasta with sausage and goat cheese (in a half Alfredo and half vodka sauce).

Feb 11th, 2013
Kim Thomas

Kim had this 10 years ago

Kim had this 10 years ago

Dec 3rd, 2014
Kevin Cho

Kevin had this 10 years ago

Kevin had this 10 years ago

Nov 28th, 2014
Miles Skorpen

Miles had this 10 years ago

Miles had this 10 years ago

Nov 15th, 2014