Chateau Montelena
Calistoga Petite Sirah
Calistoga, Napa Valley, California, USAPetite Sirah
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Apr 4th, 2021
Calistoga, Napa Valley, California, USACalistoga, Napa Valley, California, USA
Still great fruit and the tannin has finally mellowed.
Still great fruit and the tannin has finally mellowed.
Dec 21st, 2019
Winemaker Thomas Fogarty Winery
Brambly and burly, but actually pretty composed for pets. Enjoyable and speaks to the Calistoga AVA.
Brambly and burly, but actually pretty composed for pets. Enjoyable and speaks to the Calistoga AVA.
1 person found it helpfulJan 4th, 2014
Stunning. Voluptuous. Very balanced. Beautiful petite sirah. They have done it again
Stunning. Voluptuous. Very balanced. Beautiful petite sirah. They have done it again
Apr 20th, 2015Rare but excellent. Smooth. Open now or in 2 - 3 years
Rare but excellent. Smooth. Open now or in 2 - 3 years
Sep 15th, 2014100% Petite Sirah. Starts with dark ripe fruit including blackberries, blueberry, raspberry, and cedar and forest notes with semisweet chocolate and creamy finish. Very age able with hints of tannins that set up the structure of the wine.
100% Petite Sirah. Starts with dark ripe fruit including blackberries, blueberry, raspberry, and cedar and forest notes with semisweet chocolate and creamy finish. Very age able with hints of tannins that set up the structure of the wine.
Jul 4th, 2026Rich, dark, and bold with leather, oak, and blackberry. Deep flavor and color.
Rich, dark, and bold with leather, oak, and blackberry. Deep flavor and color.
Jun 25th, 2026Still young, but drinking beautifully once it opens up. Cherry, chocolate, and plum.
Still young, but drinking beautifully once it opens up. Cherry, chocolate, and plum.
Jul 5th, 2025Fruit is fading fast. Limited nose left. Nice finish but almost tastes diluted at this stage. Should have drank this last year
Fruit is fading fast. Limited nose left. Nice finish but almost tastes diluted at this stage. Should have drank this last year
May 28th, 2022Medium body with noticeable tannins. Raspberry and floral notes.
Medium body with noticeable tannins. Raspberry and floral notes.
Apr 4th, 2021