Petite Sirah

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  September 2020

  Limerick Lane Russian River Valley Petite Sirah 2014

  Snoothrank:

  Introductory fruit of blackberry, Some nice dustiness or minerality, "Thick" viscous mouthfeel. As the wine warms from cellar temperature, I notice slight tartness, Nicely full-bodied, Quite lengthy aftertaste. Read More

  Wine review by EMark

  
  
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  August 2020

  Ridge Lytton Springs Dry Creek Valley 2016

  Snoothrank:

  Nice introduction of muted red berry fruit. Good acid tartness. Interestinly, while looking at the grape variety components of this wine, one migjt think this is a big red bruiser. On the contrary it is fairly elegant. This wine could accompany a wide variety of foods from a hearty steak to a flavorful cornish game hen. Read More

  Wine review by EMark

  
  
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  August 2020

  Markham Cellar 1879 Blend 2016

  Snoothrank:

  This wine opens with a lot of red fruit. I find that a bit surprising for a Napa Valley red, but what do I know? Marginally "sweet," and quite tannic. Rough around the edges--not a particulary elegant wine--but, for $17, an absolutely terrific burger wine. Read More

  Wine review by EMark

  
  
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  May 2020

  Ridge Lytton Estate Petite Sirah 2010

  Snoothrank:

  I love the dark plum color of PS. Dark fruit--blackberry, blueberry, black plum--but not too much; Some serious mineral or soil add a nice contrast and complements the fruit. A fairly smooth wine. Although, there are still unresoved tannins that indicate that more years of storage could be rewarding. Read More

  Wine review by EMark

  
  

• December 2019

  The holidays are around the corner. If you haven’t bought your ... ... ... combines a bit of Syrah, Petite Sirah, Malbec and Merlot with Cabernet. It's a Meritage-ish blend that works. There is plenty of bold fruit here in a silky style that is wonderfully fresh and yet has the depth and spice of a bigger wine. Break this out for your crowd of... Read More

  From the article How to Give the Gift of Wine Without Really Trying

  
  

• October 2019

  Building a cellar isn’t always about laying down the most expensive wines ... ... shadow. While most Petite Sirahs lack some elegance, they make up for it with bold, gutsy fruit. With age, the wines gain an expansive softness that really shows how cellaring can enhance the texture of a wine. Never the most complex wine, aged Petit Sirah noneth... Read More

  From the article 5 Wines Worth Cellaring

  
  
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  September 2019

  Kumbaya Blend California 2014

  Snoothrank:

  Ruby red coloration with rusty purple hues around the rim when held against light and shows nice legs too! Semi clear transparency which suggests some decanting could be done to this one. Aromas of sweet vanilla, dark cherry, blackberry and chokecherry deepness....perhaps some mild peppery spice and oak dryness. Flavors are very fruit forward... Read More

  Wine review by chriscage

  
  
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  August 2019

  Ridge Geyserville 2013

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  Three years after my previous notes on this wine, I'm still liking it. As noted before, a light hit of red fruit--raspberry--but with no sweetness. Acid is apparent. As previously reported, tannin is somewhat sedate. I'm still calling this a medium-bodied wine, but contrary to my previous assessment, I am of the impression that more years of ... Read More

  Wine review by EMark

  
  
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  August 2019

  Carol Shelton Karma Reserve 2015

  Snoothrank:

  Very nice opening of black raspberry. Then some salinity. Very obvious acid, and fairly sturdy tannin, More a "rustic" wine as opposed to a "refined" one--exactly what a Zinfandel-based wine should be. Read More

  Wine review by EMark

  
  
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  August 2019

  Ridge Lytton Springs Dry Creek Valley 2015

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  I'm going to be a bit kinder to this wine than I was a year and a half ago. I am still getting bright red fruit--raspberry, plum, and I am still surprised at the relative lack of tannin. However, it has rounded out to a nice, mouth-filling wine. I am wondering if this is a stylistic change at the winery. Read More

  Wine review by EMark

  
  

• Dec 18, 2015

  I just opened a 2007 LA Cetto Petit Syrah from Valle De Guadalupe, simply outstanding, it's my first bottle of Petit Syrah and is now one of my favorite wines!! Salud!!

  Comment by 1927445Giusepp3 1927445

  
  

• Nov 16, 2010

  Fife Petite Syrah Port { Redhead Vineyards } 1995 Wonderful !!!! At Grocery Outlet for $4.99 A STEAL !!!

  Comment by 642274pswine101 642274

  
  

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