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Tasting Notes for Petite Sirah 2003 California

 


Fleur

Central Coast

Under $20.00
Retails at $12.00
3 Wine Guys Rating
Grade: A-
Aroma:  Blueberry Pie Filling, Pepper
Taste:  Blueberry Pie Filling, Cinnamon
Body:  Full Bodied, Soft Not very Chewy
Finish:  Spice

Recommendation:  Buy it!


Foppiano Vineyards

Russian River Valley - Bacigalupi Vineyard

Under $20.00
Retails at $18.00
3 Wine Guys Rating
Grade:  B
Aroma: More Pronounced Pepper with Fruit
Taste:  Blueberry
Body: Medium to Full
Finish:  Slightly Tart

Recommendation:  Buy it.


Rosenblum Cellars

Rockpile Road Vineyard

$20.00 to $40.00
Retails at $30
3 Wine Guys Rating
Grade: B
Aroma:  More pronounced Alcohol, Blueberry Fruit
Taste:  Spicy & Juicy - Just like the Japanese Commercial
Body:  Med to Full
Finish:  Coffee, Cinnamon and Nutmeg

Recommendation: Buy it.


Robert Biale Vineyard

Thomann Station

Over $40.00
Retails at $50.00
3 Wine Guys Rating
Grade:  C+/B-
Aroma:  Pronounced Vanilla and Oak
Taste:  Blueberry, Oak and Coffee
Body: Dense w/ Great Tannins
Finish:  Spice

Recommendation:  Buy it. - Royal Punisher from Biale is better


Behrens & Hitchcock Winery

Spring Mountain District

Over $40.00
Retails at $60.00
3 Wine Guys Rating
Grade:  A-
Aroma:  Syrah like Earthiness, Red Fruit w/ Blueberry
Taste:  Crisp Acidity w/ Tart Fruit
Body: Liquid Rocks, Coffee, Cocoa and Spice
Finish:  Slow Fade

Recommendation:  Buy it.