Rare Petite Sirah from Valdez - Limited.93 Points Wine Spectator: "Aromatic, with lots of exotic spices, as well as notes of campfire and patchouli. Offers rich, thickly layered tannins and plenty of charm to the plum, blackberry and huckleberry flavors. Drink now through 2020. 185 cases made."
Jim Chen
Sumo-esque! Such an integrated wine after a decade plus of cellaring. Well worth it for the rewards!
Sumo-esque! Such an integrated wine after a decade plus of cellaring. Well worth it for the rewards!
9.0Ryan Key
Exceptional body and balance. Big but drinkable. Punchy but smooth. Thoughtful. Similar to the St. Francis in style but much older fruit that provides a richer experience.
Exceptional body and balance. Big but drinkable. Punchy but smooth. Thoughtful. Similar to the St. Francis in style but much older fruit that provides a richer experience.
9.0Tom Young
Deep purple almost black. Rich and strong
Deep purple almost black. Rich and strong
9.4Ryan Key
Described to me as "inky", a new term for me and quite fitting. Big, dry and chewy. Very good.
Described to me as "inky", a new term for me and quite fitting. Big, dry and chewy. Very good.
9.1Tom Young
Inky black goodness. Rich and bold with dry fruit. Really good
Inky black goodness. Rich and bold with dry fruit. Really good
9.0WARNING: DRINKING DISTILLED SPIRITS, BEER, COOLERS, WINE AND OTHER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES MAY INCREASE CANCER RISK, AND, DURING PREGNANCY, CAN CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS.