Enkidu Diener Ranch Petite Sirah 2015
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This wine is exceptionally concentrated and flavorful, but retains a hint of restraint in the very firm texture. Aromas of charred wood and black pepper waft up from the glass before concentrated, quiet but deep flavors of black olive, blackberry and oolong tea coat the palate. A massive layer of fine-grained tannins creates a velvety texture that helps carry all the opulent flavors through a lingering finish. Best after 2024.
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With its deep color, firm tannins and bold flavors, there is nothing petite about Petite Sirah. The variety, originally known as Durif in the Rhône, took on its more popular moniker after being imported to California in the early 1880s. Quintessentially recognized today as a grape of the Golden State, Petite Sirah works well blended with Zinfandel and finds success as a single varietal wine in the state’s warmer districts. Somm Secret—Petite Sirah is not a smaller version of Syrah but it is an offspring of Syrah and the now nearly extinct French Alpine variety called Peloursin.
Located within the greater Clear Lake appellation, the Red Hills AVA is perhaps the hottest spot right now in Lake County for new Cabernet Sauvignon vineyards. Recognizing the potential of its volcanic and obsidian heavy soils, many respected growers are flocking to the area. Andy Beckstoffer, a leader in escalating the quality and recognition of Napa Valley, has already invested heavily in the area.