92 Points - James Suckling
91 Points - Wine Enthusiast
90 Points - Wine Spectator
Several years of drought and low yields concentrated the intricacies on the palate, resulting in something we can only describe as profound. This vintage, and the wine's aging, has shown quality evolution over time and will continue to improve in the bottle. Enjoy now through 2032.
Pair with anything from the meat aisle, from Beef Lasagne, Moroccan Beef Stew, Polenta with Sausage, Drunken Steak with Shiitake Mushrooms and more.
VARIETAL
Petite Sirah is loved for its extraordinary deep color and full-bodied flavors of blueberry, chocolate, plums and black pepper. Despite its popularity, Petite Sirah is an exceptionally rare grape, with very little planted worldwide. Grown mainly in California, it's great for adding depth and richness to Zinfandel and other varietals, on its own if offers up powerful fruit and a complex spice profile.
ESTATE VINEYARDS
Located just south of Healdsburg, Foppiano Vineyards sits on 160 acres in the acclaimed Russian River Valley. Cool morning fog and warm summer days create an ideal microclimate for grape growing. The Foppiano family has been producing world class fruit on this land since its purchase in 1896. Today, the vineyards are planted to Petite Sirah, Zinfandel, and Sauvignon Blanc on the warmer bench lands, and Pinot Noir and Chardonnay on the cooler land close to the Russian River.
COOPERAGE
24 months in new, once-used and neutral French and American oak.
Vintage: 2021
Wine Type: Red Wine
Varietal: Petite Sirah
Appellation: Russian River Valley, Sonoma County
Harvest Date: September 11 th - October 2nd 2021
Aging: 24 months in new, once-used and neutral French and American oak
Bottling Date: November 2024
pH: 3.66
TA: 0.61 g/100ml
Alcohol: 14.7%
92 Points
Aromas of blackberry, dried fig, black cherry, blackberry coulis, toasted vanilla, and a hint of cigar box. The palate offers rich and velvety tannins, dark chocolate-covered cherries, black plum, mixed berry pie and toasted walnut. Long and expressive with loads of flavor.
New Release
A ferociously fun Napa Valley blend with depth, balance and big flavor. Aromas of red currant, fresh strawberries, black plum, vanilla, and notes of cocoa on the nose. The palate is bursting with fruit ranging from cherries, mixed berry compote, toasted hazelnut and more. This wine has great texture that ultimately finishes with round, silky smooth tannins.
91 Points
Layers of strawberry, baked cherry pie, anise, cherry lollipop, wild game, and spicebox. On the palate, black cherry jam couples with crème de cassis, mixed berry crisp, rhubarb, and a touch of vanilla.
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