2007 T-Vine Cellars Petite Sirah

Specs:

2007 T-Vine Cellars Petite Sirah

Napa Valley

California

14.1% Alcohol

100% Petite Sirah

$36.00

Notes:


Drinkers are usually confused by the "Petite" in the Petite Sirah varietal. However, Petite Sirah's aren't light in any way but exactly the opposite. These wines are typically dark, fruity as have pretty high tannins but in a good way...The T-Vine Petite Sirah is just that; dark, tannic, rich and fruity. The warm climate of Napa helps to get these berries to their perfect ripeness and it really shows in the bottle.

In the glass the wine is dark and basically opaque with ruby tones and fuchsia at the wines edges. On the nose there are dark black fruits, cinnamon, licorice and is pretty moderate in intensity. In the mouth the wine has a full mouthfeel and is quite viscous. The wine is moderate in acid and tannins with flavors of jammy fruits like raspberry and blackberry and a big kick of blue fruits like blueberry and boysenberry. The finish is complex and lengthy and ends with some earthy tones and hints of cigar box and tobacco. This wine is silky, smooth and very elegant. The mix of moderate tannin and acid with the punch of fruit and oak really balances the wine perfectly.

This wine is beautiful on its own with all its complex flavors and can pair really nicely with rich fatty foods. Juicy grilled steaks, pork tenderloin with cranberry, and desserts like blueberry crisp with vanilla ice cream would be divine. If you have yet to try a Petite Sirah I suggest you start here.