2022 Petite Sirah
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Notes
Eye
Onyx core, fuchsia rim.Nose
Blooming lilacs, fresh cut roses, dried sage, bay laurel, spun brown sugar. Secondary notes of subtle tobacco, wild cherries, subtle clove, cardamom, and anise.Palate
Full-bodied with intense fruit, creamy texture, fine tannins, and endless layers. Vibrant acidity and soft, ripe fruit balance seamlessly into a smooth finish.Ageability
Drink now or hold through 2040+. -
Background
The estate fruit component for this wine hails from a small 3-acre block in our Big Field vineyard, with the balance of fruit sourced from a neighboring vineyard in our Chiles Valley subappelation. An outsider to the cult of noble grapes (as is Zinfandel), Petite Sirah is part underdog, part phoenix. Considered lacking in pedigree it triumphs paradoxically on the strength of its many overlooked virtues. A sort of alter ego to Cabernet Sauvignon, unburdened of noblesse oblige, it is everything its royal counterpart aspires to and more. Holding nothing back, neither reserved nor austere, its exuberance and unadulterated power deliver a wallop of fruit, game, and earth. Quiet as it’s kept, Petite Sirah rivals Zinfandel as David’s favorite varietal. Due to a skipped vintage in 2020, this is vintage no. 14.
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Tech
- Composition
100% Petite Sirah - Vineyard Source
Gobbler Grove
Brown Estate - Appellation
Napa Valley - Barrel Aging
8 months in 40% new American oak - Alcohol by vol.
15.2% - Production
700 cases in 12 x 750ml format
- Composition
