Winemaker Notes
Vibrant notes of brown spice, where hints of cinnamon and nutmeg mingle together. As the aromatic bouquet unfolds, the senses are greeted by a burst of jammy fruits of berries and plums. Within this delightful blend of spice and fruit, one can discover the enchanting undertones of leather and violets, adding a subtle yet captivating complexity to the overall experience.
Chalky tannins with sweet jammy fruits balanced by a bit of leather. These elements combine to make the wine bold and refined, creating a memorable taste experience.
Professional Ratings
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Jeb Dunnuck
Lastly, the 2022 Petite Sirah French Camp Vineyard comes from a site in the Paso Robles Highlands District of Paso Robles. Its deep purple hue is followed by a big, juicy, fruit-loaded effort that has ample jammy black and blue fruits as well as some peppery herb and candied violet aromas and flavors. It brings the fruit yet also stays nicely balanced, juicy, and undeniably delicious. It almost reminds me of a great Côtes du Rhône.
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Vinous
The 2022 Petite Sirah French Camp Vineyard is a huge, full-throttle wine. A blast of inky dark fruit, chocolate, cloves, lavender and incense saturates the palate. This dense, unctuous Petite packs a pretty serious punch.
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Wine Enthusiast
Cassis, violet and raisin aromas meet with a touch of savory meat on the nose of this bottling. The acidity pops with a sizzle on the palate, which is tense enough to balance the ripe fruit and slight pepper flavors.
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.
