by Ray Johnson | Jul 17, 2010 | California, Petite Sirah, Pinot Noir, Rosé, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County
Foppiano, Russian River Valley, Estate Bottled, Rose 2009 The nose features flowers, candied red fruits and a bit of bubble gum. In the mouth the fruit shows nicely, the acidity is mild and the palate is broad. It is reminiscent of a rose from the southern Rhone, like...
by Ray Johnson | Jul 10, 2010 | Petite Sirah, Sonoma County, Sonoma Valley
Little Vineyards, Sonoma Valley, Petite Sirah 2007 The nose smells sweetly of oak and jammy black fruits. In the mouth you’ll find a significant expression of tannin as is often the case with Petite with lots of black fruit to keep up with it. Bring on the...
by Ray Johnson | Apr 21, 2010 | California, Napa Valley, Petite Sirah
JC Cellars, Napa Valley, Frediani Vineyard, Petite Syrah 2005 The nose is spiritous yet in the mouth the fruit is liqueur-like. The expected tannic profile of Petite is there along with a sense of the alcohol. The cool thing is the added richness, a viscous extract...
by Ray Johnson | Apr 9, 2010 | California, Lodi, Petite Sirah
Harney Lane, Lodi, Petite Sirah 2006 This is dense as you would expect yet the tannins are ripe, making it accessible in now – nice and a class favorite. Proprietors Kyle and Jorja Lerner, the 5th generation growing grapes in the region and the first generation...
by Ray Johnson | Nov 30, 2009 | California, Dry Creek Valley, Petite Sirah, Sonoma County
Wilson Winery, Dry Creek Valley, Ellie’s Vineyard, Petite Sirah 2005 The nose is earthy and peppery while in the mouth the wine is chewy, possessing the structure you’re looking for with that prime rib. Proprietors Ken and Diane Wilson, GP&B in...
by Ray Johnson | Oct 17, 2009 | California, Lodi, Petite Sirah
We met with Greg Burns and his gracious mom this summer, during a visit to Lodi with our class from the SRJC. We tasted through the wines and learned about their long history of growing grapes in the region. Some of the vines look absolutely ancient. A particular...
