Epiphany
Rodney's Vineyard Petite Sirah
Santa Barbara County, Central Coast, California, USA
Inky, liquid-midnight velvet in a glass. Aromas of blackberry, leather, faint black olive, and fine oak on the nose. Supple mouthfeel, ripe with deep red/black berries and plum. Creates sapidity under my tongue, which makes me thirsty for more! Rounds out on the palate with lightly toasted oak, followed by a long, smooth finish. Youthful, but surprisingly mature for its age ;) We decanted it for about 30 minutes, then took a chance trying it with our first taste of bison burger (avocado mash, bacon, and sweet potato slices for a bun). The fruit came forward, but the finish was a little too boozy... perhaps a Merlot would've suited the meal better. Still, I love this wine!
Inky, liquid-midnight velvet in a glass. Aromas of blackberry, leather, faint black olive, and fine oak on the nose. Supple mouthfeel, ripe with deep red/black berries and plum. Creates sapidity under my tongue, which makes me thirsty for more! Rounds out on the palate with lightly toasted oak, followed by a long, smooth finish. Youthful, but surprisingly mature for its age ;) We decanted it for about 30 minutes, then took a chance trying it with our first taste of bison burger (avocado mash, bacon, and sweet potato slices for a bun). The fruit came forward, but the finish was a little too boozy... perhaps a Merlot would've suited the meal better. Still, I love this wine!
Mar 1st, 2015Had with chocolate cake - loved the big, bold spice and long finish.
Had with chocolate cake - loved the big, bold spice and long finish.
Feb 15th, 2015
Fruity dry finish after it opened up. Went well with spicy red sauce.
Fruity dry finish after it opened up. Went well with spicy red sauce.
Dec 30th, 2014