2005 Paso Robles Petite Sirah
Wine & Spirits (June 1, 2009)
"100 Top Values of the Year."
News-Leader.com (Springfield, MA) (Jan. 28, 2009)
"A beautiful example of the dynamics and expansiveness of this variety. Dark summer berries and chocolate dominate the aroma and flavor with obvious hints of vanilla and oak. The finish is long and laced with the impression of cracked black pepper. " - Sheila & Bennet Brodenstein
The Capital (October 1, 2008)
"This is a nice rustic, robust table wine with a floral blackberry nose. In the mouth you taste berry and cherry flavors with some cedar notes in a simple package that would do well with a red meat dinner." - Tom Marquardt & Patrick Darr
Wine & Spirits (October 1, 2008)
"Best Buy. ...Chewy tannins provide structure and contrast to the soft black plum in this dense red. It has the concentration and depth to handle smoky barbecued pork." - Patrick J. Comiskey
Wine Spectator (Sept. 11, 2008)
"Two Thumbs Up! Rich aromas of blueberry, cranberry, smoke and dusty earth. Enjoyable flavors of cranberry, orange rind, blackberry and boysenberry. Big and powerful, a delectable alternative to cabernet sauvignon." - Gil Kulers
Traditional Home Magazine (April 2008)
"Boasting a telltale opaque black color with the usual electric purple rim, this wine flaunts its heady aroma of coffee, wood smoke, and huckleberry. On the palate the flavors are tuned up with very forward grapey, boysenberry tones. Intense licorice notes accent the thick textured dark fruit... " - Sandy Block
Wine Enthusiast (September 2008)
"...You'll find a deep core of black currant, licorice and spicy plum flavors. Should pair well with rustic grilled meats. " - Steve Heimoff
The Forum (April 24, 2008)
"...Beautiful example of the dynamics and expansiveness of this variety. Dark summer berries and chocolate dominate the aroma and flavor with obvious hints of vanilla and oak. The finish, one of the outstanding features of this wine, is long and laced with cracked black pepper. This is a Petite Sirah to remember and when you have experienced it, its memory will linger in the mind for a very long time." - Sheila Bodenstein
Colorado Wine News (July-September 2008)
"Aromas of blackberry liqueur, anise, and white pepper which introduce smooth, juicy, medium bodied flavors of blackberry, black raspberry, anise, and white pepper laced with moderate acidity... Well put together and it will be popular." - Harold Baer
The Tribune (April 9, 2008)
"Wine Picks for those craving something new. Dark and juicy, with jammy blackberry flavors, some peppery notes and firm tannins..." - Laurie Daniel
Oakland Tribune (Oakland, CA) (May 21, 2008)
"Recommended Wines for the Grilling Season. Jammy blackberry fruit and some peppery accents. " - Laurie Daniel
Wine Spectator (March 31, 2008)
"Top Value. Jim Laube's Recommended Rhone-Style Wines from California."
Wine Spectator Online (January 28, 2008)
"Effusively grapey, displaying tasty, jammy wild berry flavors, with spice, cedar and coffee notes that fill in the gaps and firm tannins that are pleasantly chewy. Drink now through 2012." - Maryann Worobiec
