Winemaker Notes
Blend: 97% Petite Sirah, 2% Zinfandel, 1% Cabernet Sauvignon
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
So dark, rich and super saturated with blueberry and blackberry flavors. The deep, dark color is black nearly to the rim. Thick, layered, fine-grained tannins create a chewy yet supple texture, with boysenberry, plum and cocoa flavors.
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Wine Enthusiast
Great selection from a high-elevation, regeneratively farmed site. The fruit is concentrated and deep, with aromas of blackberry, black currant, molasses, violets, and Tahitian vanilla on the nose. The palate is rich, juicy, and dark, with plums, boysenberries, grilled orange, cardamom, vanilla cream, and grippy tannins on the finish. Aerate and Enjoy Grilled Rib-Eye Steak.
Editors' Choice
Marked by an unmistakable deep purple hue and savory aromatics, Syrah makes an intense, powerful and often age-worthy red. Native to the Northern Rhône, Syrah achieves its maximum potential in the steep village of Hermitage and plays an important component in the Red Rhône Blends of the south, adding color and structure to Grenache and Mourvèdre. Syrah is the most widely planted grape of Australia and is important in California and Washington. Sommelier Secret—Such a synergy these three create together, the Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre trio often takes on the shorthand term, “GSM.”
Sitting on the northeast side of the Clear Lake appellation, this warm area boasts multiple soil types that allow growers a lot of flexibility and experimentation with grape varieties. While Sauvignon blanc is a mainstay, this zone excels with Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, as well as other less common varieties like Barbera and Tempranillo.