Ghost Dog
Napa Valley Petite Sirah Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, California, USA
The crowd last night declared this the surprise of the evening
The crowd last night declared this the surprise of the evening
Jan 1st, 2020
This was my contribution. I’m a big fan of Benoit’s wines and was intrigued by this blend of 50/50 cab/petite sirah. I believe the cab fruit is from Beckstoffer Bourn vineyard.
Inky purple in the glass! Followed over two days...both days had aromatics that just oozed juicy blueberries and blackberries accompanied by currant, and pepper crusted rhubarb. Lighter than expected on the palate (in a good way). Starts out like a cab with notes of baked mixed berry pie. Dark in profile. Petite Sirah comes through in the middle and finish showing scorched earth and charcoal with the fruit balancing it out. Dark fruit and black pepper core encapsulated by tart black cherries. For this being half petite sirah, I agree that it’s shockingly semi accessible at this stage.
This was my contribution. I’m a big fan of Benoit’s wines and was intrigued by this blend of 50/50 cab/petite sirah. I believe the cab fruit is from Beckstoffer Bourn vineyard.
Inky purple in the glass! Followed over two days...both days had aromatics that just oozed juicy blueberries and blackberries accompanied by currant, and pepper crusted rhubarb. Lighter than expected on the palate (in a good way). Starts out like a cab with notes of baked mixed berry pie. Dark in profile. Petite Sirah comes through in the middle and finish showing scorched earth and charcoal with the fruit balancing it out. Dark fruit and black pepper core encapsulated by tart black cherries. For this being half petite sirah, I agree that it’s shockingly semi accessible at this stage.
A well made wine but, sorry, a meh varietal
A well made wine but, sorry, a meh varietal
Aug 9th, 2019A remarkable wine; 60% petite sirah and 40% cab, but still yummy to a cab snob like me.
A remarkable wine; 60% petite sirah and 40% cab, but still yummy to a cab snob like me.
Jun 19th, 2018
@Martin G Rivard - this was awesome! Popped the cork and it was good to go though it got even better with air and singing on day two. 50/50 PS/CS, the nose is full of florals, bright red fruit (cherries, raspberries) and a hint of leather. On the entry, the red fruit dominates with hints of spice providing a nice balance. It’s silky smooth with the typical Petite Sirah drying tannins on the long finish. I really, really enjoyed this wine - completely my jam and another hit from Benoit - thank you again Martin! Love Kata and was thrilled to get to try this!
@Martin G Rivard - this was awesome! Popped the cork and it was good to go though it got even better with air and singing on day two. 50/50 PS/CS, the nose is full of florals, bright red fruit (cherries, raspberries) and a hint of leather. On the entry, the red fruit dominates with hints of spice providing a nice balance. It’s silky smooth with the typical Petite Sirah drying tannins on the long finish. I really, really enjoyed this wine - completely my jam and another hit from Benoit - thank you again Martin! Love Kata and was thrilled to get to try this!
Mar 10th, 2018Another Benoit wine, from a little known Beckstoffer vineyard. Blend of cab/sirah and delicious
Another Benoit wine, from a little known Beckstoffer vineyard. Blend of cab/sirah and delicious
Nov 19th, 2017
Didn’t know what to expect with this blend, other than it would be well made. Smooth as glass, very refined.
Didn’t know what to expect with this blend, other than it would be well made. Smooth as glass, very refined.
Sep 21st, 2020A close second on a night of superlative wines!!
A close second on a night of superlative wines!!
Feb 22nd, 2020Super interesting blend. Took a little time and is still young but just delicious 1/2 hour after opening.
Super interesting blend. Took a little time and is still young but just delicious 1/2 hour after opening.
Jan 11th, 2020