Four Vines
The Heretic Petite Sirah
Paso Robles, Central Coast, California, USA
2008 Four Vines (now Cypher) Petite Sirah. Rich dark fruit, stewed tomatoes, candied plums. Powerful & lush #heretic
2008 Four Vines (now Cypher) Petite Sirah. Rich dark fruit, stewed tomatoes, candied plums. Powerful & lush #heretic
Jan 4th, 2015Not a wine I would expect to buy, only purchase because because of reviews noting surprising “cool climate characteristics” that intrigued me (and a risk-friendly auction price). I was still surprised and very very impressed.
A deep core of Classic black plum - brighter, redder fruits revealed with air - in what is still a very primary wine.
(Apparently) Cooler climate notes of bay leaf are dominant along with some eucalyptus. In the background some nice leather and spice notes, though more red pepper and hot sauce than the black pepper notes I get from more high octane wines. One of those interesting wines that offers something’s little different with each sip, showing more florality and freshnesss at times, others it veered more fresh blueberry, some a bit of smoke and leather, and still others show a very woodsy side of eucalyptus tree. Still very much a full bodied wine with a full mouthfeel and continues to hold big chewy tannins, but is the rare Paso Robles wine (for me) with suffices acidity to create some really good tension and energy. Surprisingly great lengthleaving the palate energized and morphing with some espresso and bitter amaro elements coming in. Simply fantastic as a grilled steak wine. And honestly I think this guy has many years of development to go.
Not a wine I would expect to buy, only purchase because because of reviews noting surprising “cool climate characteristics” that intrigued me (and a risk-friendly auction price). I was still surprised and very very impressed.
A deep core of Classic black plum - brighter, redder fruits revealed with air - in what is still a very primary wine.
(Apparently) Cooler climate notes of bay leaf are dominant along with some eucalyptus. In the background some nice leather and spice notes, though more red pepper and hot sauce than the black pepper notes I get from more high octane wines. One of those interesting wines that offers something’s little different with each sip, showing more florality and freshnesss at times, others it veered more fresh blueberry, some a bit of smoke and leather, and still others show a very woodsy side of eucalyptus tree. Still very much a full bodied wine with a full mouthfeel and continues to hold big chewy tannins, but is the rare Paso Robles wine (for me) with suffices acidity to create some really good tension and energy. Surprisingly great lengthleaving the palate energized and morphing with some espresso and bitter amaro elements coming in. Simply fantastic as a grilled steak wine. And honestly I think this guy has many years of development to go.
Loverly. Normally not my grape. Big fruity, delicious.
Loverly. Normally not my grape. Big fruity, delicious.
Dec 4th, 2016
The label is way to cool and what's inside is hot
The label is way to cool and what's inside is hot
Oct 28th, 2014
If I could drink one wine for the rest of my life. Missing Cypher! #petitesyrah #oldvines #cypherwinery
If I could drink one wine for the rest of my life. Missing Cypher! #petitesyrah #oldvines #cypherwinery
Sep 12th, 2014
