Petite Vertu

Vermillion Wine (Helen Keplinger)

Vermillion California Grenache Blend

This vintage’s blend is Grenache (42%), Syrah (40%), Petite Sirah (9%), Mourvèdre (4%), Graciano (4%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (1%). Dark ruby color with purple highlights. Aromas of ripe red and black fruit, wood smoke, pepper spice and woody herbs. Flavors of blackberry, huckleberry, smoky black tea, Asian spices and savory herbs. Hint of black pepper on the long, luxurious and earthy finish. A well integrated presence of oak. Bright juicy acidity, quite powerful and very generous. A consistent (vintage after vintage) Rhône-style red blend. Pop the cork on a bottle of this consistently excellent wine and fire up the grill!! Thanks for sharing this one, Kase! — 6 days ago

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Venge Vineyards

Scout's Honor Napa Valley Zinfandel Blend 2022

Full bodied zen- very nice wine. It was better with some air so let it breath — 2 months ago

Turley

Hayne Vineyard Petite Syrah 2004

Pretty good. Kicked off a lot of sediment

Great structure and opened up to reveal the fruit after 30 mins to an hour
— 3 months ago

Tom, Paul and 1 other liked this

Diora

La Petite Grace Monterey Pinot Noir 2023

Loved the hint of cherry and the balanced tannins. — 5 months ago

Yves Cuilleron a Chavanay

La Petite Côte Condrieu Viognier 2023

TH
9.3

濃すぎない黄金色。アルコール感のある白い花の香り。アプリコット、梨、桃などに加え、ハチミツとビターなニュアンス。レシャイエと比較してやや上品さに欠け、アルコール感と苦味が前に出る感じ
@The Winery 11609 incl tax
— 6 months ago

Bogle Family Vineyards

Essential Old Vine California Zinfandel Blend 2011

Very Good ..... Buy again at Total Wine — 8 months ago

Ridge Vineyards

Geyserville Sonoma County Zinfandel Blend 2016

You can always count on Ridge — 3 months ago

Stags' Leap Winery

Napa Valley Petite Sirah 2020

Clear, deep ruby in color; on the nose, it's clean with pronounced primary and secondary aromas of plums, blueberries, and camphor; on the palate, it's dry with high acidity, high tannins, high alcohol, full body, and pronounced intensity primary and secondary flavors of blackberries, ground coffee, cocoa, and menthol with a long finish. This wine is intense and complex. Overall, I rate this wine as very good. — 2 months ago

Joel and ESF liked this

Orin Swift Cellars

Machete Petite Sirah Blend

It was great buy more — 2 months ago

Bogle Family Vineyards

Phantom Old Vine California Zinfandel Blend 2011

I have a cold, but it has a strong, yet enjoyable flavor. I like how dark of a wine it is. — 3 months ago

Justin Vineyards & Winery

Savant Paso Robles Syrah Blend

Wonderful fruits and complex wine. Great structure, lot of blackberry fruit. Loved it. — 4 months ago

Bogle Family Vineyards

California Petite Sirah 2022

Excellent red and great value. Bought at Jacksonville, Florida and drank in Dublin, Ireland — a month ago

Ridge Vineyards

Three Valleys Sonoma County Zinfandel Blend

Ridge Three Valleys 2023
Sonoma County, California, USA 🇺🇸

Overview
A classic Sonoma field blend composed of 71% Zinfandel, 16% Carignane, 9% Petite Sirah, 2% Mataro, and 2% Alicante Bouschet. Crafted in Ridge’s signature transparent style, this vintage leans toward a riper and more fruit-driven expression than many of the winery’s other bottlings.

Aromas & Flavors
Blackberry preserves, ripe plum, black cherry, and raspberry compote dominate, supported by touches of black pepper and baking spice.

Mouthfeel
Medium to full-bodied with polished tannins and a broad, generous texture. The fruit lingers across the palate with a warm, persistent finish.

Food Pairings
A natural companion for barbecue, smoked meats, burgers, and hearty pizza.

Verdict
While impeccably made, this is one of the few Ridge wines that didn’t quite resonate with my palate. It leans a bit too jammy and overripe for my preference, though lovers of rich, fruit-forward California reds will likely find plenty to enjoy.

Did You Know?
Ridge has long been one of California’s pioneers of ingredient transparency, listing the exact grape composition directly on the label.

🍷 Personal Pick
I truly love Ridge wines, but I’d still reach for Lytton Springs or Geyserville before this bottling. If bold, juicy Zinfandel blends are your style, however, this one could easily become a favorite.
— 2 months ago

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Orin Swift Cellars

Abstract Grenache Blend 2023

Lots going on with this wine. Progression from light to dark fruit to tart, slightly sour finish. Dried cherry, forest floor, acidic. — 3 months ago

Laura liked this

Shafer Vineyards

Relentless Napa Valley Syrah Petite Sirah 2021

2021 vintage. Medium-medium heavy body. 4.1.26. — 4 months ago

Pinotman, jesus and 11 others liked this

Ridge Vineyards

Geyserville Alexander Valley Zinfandel Blend

Blend of 76 percent Zinfandel with 16 percent Carignane, 6 percent Petit Syrah, 2 percent Alicante Bouschet. Blackberry, plum and some earthiness on the palate. February 2026. — 6 months ago

Dave liked this