McManis California Petite Sirah 2005
An approachable Petite with lots of berry fruit and a taming of the tannins. 13.5% P&B Ripon, winemakers Jeff Runquist and Mike Robustelli, $9.99 at BevMo www.mcmanisfamilyvineyards.com
Victor Hugo Paso Robles Petite Sirah 2003
13.8% P&B Templeton, the current release (2004) was aged 16 mos. in US oak, $20 at the winery www.victorhugowinery.com
