Wine Garage Petite Syrah
Napa Valley 2007

The fruit is from some of the oldest vineyards in Napa, collectively over 100 years. Petite Sirah has practically disappeared in the Valley – vineyards ripped out in favor of the king: Cabernet Sauvignon. Petite, or as some of the old timers call it “Petisara”, was planted along with Zin, Alicante Bouschet, and Carignane as field blends by the Italian immigrants in the 1880’s and only a few of the original vines remain. This wine is super dark in the glass and has a perfume of blueberry, lavender petals, and pencil lead. Dark rich fruit of blackberry, blueberry compote, plum is paired with leather, tobacco, and black pepper. A long smooth finish with mid to soft tannin is completely different than some old vine Pets – some of which seem to strip your teeth of enamel. This wine needs something hearty to stand up to the fruit and spice such as a marinated and grilled Tri-Tip over charcoal.

Retail: $29.99 - Club $22.99