Winemaker Notes
Blackberry, fig, and plum mingle with spicy notes of clove and ginger on the nose. On the palate, the deep rich flavors of the wine’s concentrated fruit intermingle with notes of pepper and cigar box that carry through to a velvety finish.
Professional Ratings
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Wine Enthusiast
This big, bold wine is filled with layers of aromas and flavors alongside firm, structural tannins and a solid dose of acidity. Enjoy notes of tart red and black plum, ripe blackberry and black cherry, dark chocolate, tarragon, fennel, star anise, crushed violets, dried tobacco, cinnamon stick and black pepper.
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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.
A large and diverse appellation within California’s North Coast AVA, Mendocino is home to several smaller sub-regions—most notably the Anderson Valley. This scenic region, with rolling hills covered in redwood forests as well as vineyards, is one of the world’s top producers of certified organically-grown grapes. Due to wide geographical and climatic variation, a vast array of wine styles can be found here.