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Monterey Petite Sirah

8.832 ratings
8.72 pro ratings
Monterey, Central Coast, 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
David Shaw

Deep purple-red. Green pepper, raw green veg (asparagus?), cherry, wood and a hint of menthol in nose. Blackberry with length, spice and black licorice in mouth, good balance, tactile skin tannins and dryness on finish, medicinal note (like cough syrup) in aftertaste. I don't mind veg notes as many Monterey County reds and whites have that character over the decades, but the raspy tannin finish and wood in nose and mouth are off putting. Perhaps more aeration or decanting would help? Good value as typical in label, Blue Canyon WIne Co. in Greenfield CA is actual grower-producer. Decent varietal character. Mildly flawed but drinkable

Deep purple-red. Green pepper, raw green veg (asparagus?), cherry, wood and a hint of menthol in nose. Blackberry with length, spice and black licorice in mouth, good balance, tactile skin tannins and dryness on finish, medicinal note (like cough syrup) in aftertaste. I don't mind veg notes as many Monterey County reds and whites have that character over the decades, but the raspy tannin finish and wood in nose and mouth are off putting. Perhaps more aeration or decanting would help? Good value as typical in label, Blue Canyon WIne Co. in Greenfield CA is actual grower-producer. Decent varietal character. Mildly flawed but drinkable

Oct 31st, 2017
"Odedi"

This petite Sirah is great right out of the bottle.

Beautiful deep purple in color with a purple rim.

Fruity on the nose with blackberries, wildflowers, black currants, vanilla, wood, raisins, cooked plums, strawberries, stewed cherries, wet leaves and black pepper.

Full-bodied and smooth with great looking legs and medium acidity.

Dry and Fruity on the palate, with blackberries, prunes, cooked strawberries, black currants, earth, wood, licorice and peppercorn.

Great, long, finish with full round tannins.

What an enjoyable petite Syrah. Nicely balanced, big and bold. Exactly how I like my petite Syrah.

Had it by itself, which was awesome, but can be had with stew or with grilled meats.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

This petite Sirah is great right out of the bottle.

Beautiful deep purple in color with a purple rim.

Fruity on the nose with blackberries, wildflowers, black currants, vanilla, wood, raisins, cooked plums, strawberries, stewed cherries, wet leaves and black pepper.

Full-bodied and smooth with great looking legs and medium acidity.

Dry and Fruity on the palate, with blackberries, prunes, cooked strawberries, black currants, earth, wood, licorice and peppercorn.

Great, long, finish with full round tannins.

What an enjoyable petite Syrah. Nicely balanced, big and bold. Exactly how I like my petite Syrah.

Had it by itself, which was awesome, but can be had with stew or with grilled meats.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

Nov 18th, 2015
Joan Schottenfeld

Fantastic! Great blackberry taste. Very smooth.

Fantastic! Great blackberry taste. Very smooth.

Dec 23rd, 2015
Krasi

Fruity and light taste love it.

Fruity and light taste love it.

Nov 23rd, 2015
Jose Villa

Flavor isn't very smooth and has an odd smell. Average flavor

Flavor isn't very smooth and has an odd smell. Average flavor

Nov 21st, 2015
Amira Shaban

Easy to drink!

Easy to drink!

Nov 3rd, 2015
Michael McGeary

Michael had this 9 years ago

Michael had this 9 years ago

Feb 18th, 2016
Bucky Berlin

Bucky had this 9 years ago

Bucky had this 9 years ago

Mar 16th, 2016
Kaitlyn Allen

Kaitlyn had this 9 years ago

Kaitlyn had this 9 years ago

Mar 1st, 2016
Peter Newton

Peter had this 9 years ago

Peter had this 9 years ago

Jan 16th, 2016