Keplinger

Sumō Petite Sirah Blend

9.2140 ratings
9.321 pro ratings
Amador County, Sierra Foothills, California, USA
Petite Sirah, Syrah, Viognier
Lamb, Turkey, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Pork, Nuts & Seeds, Hard Cheese, Soft Cheese, Shellfish, Quinoa, Mushrooms, Chili & Hot Spicy, Fish, Herbs, Asian Cuisine, Veal, Potato, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Tomato-Based, White Rice, Pungent Cheese, Pasta, Salami & Prosciutto, Beef, Venison
Top Notes For
Eric

1.5L we let breathe for 4 hours. Medium body with lots of pepper (mellowed over the night) and tobacco. Clean finish. Drinking great now but needed more air. Awesome wine!

1.5L we let breathe for 4 hours. Medium body with lots of pepper (mellowed over the night) and tobacco. Clean finish. Drinking great now but needed more air. Awesome wine!

2 people found it helpfulFeb 7th, 2016
Tom Steffanci

Surprisingly ripe for a 2011. Was a killer March to our homemade chili

Surprisingly ripe for a 2011. Was a killer March to our homemade chili

2 people found it helpfulJan 24th, 2016
Chris Regina

This, is wine. Petite Sirah meets Syrah. Briary. Blue and Blackberry pie. Cassis. Black tea. Oak. Mega-wine. Cinnamon on finish

This, is wine. Petite Sirah meets Syrah. Briary. Blue and Blackberry pie. Cassis. Black tea. Oak. Mega-wine. Cinnamon on finish

2 people found it helpfulDec 27th, 2015
Justin Gilman CSW, CSS

This is a great #wine in so many ways. Color is very well balanced and gradient shows Harmony throughout the glass. Glowing color and polished sheen. Slight perfume, elegance and soft lavender aromas with a hint of passion fruit or fuzzy fruit.

The palate is incredibly soft and pillowy. The tannins are amazing for 2013
#PetiteSirah. Whether it be 4% Viognier, or over sized oak barrels, it has amazing texture. The plush, grapey, soft berries, gentle tannin and mild acidity make the wine. Opened 12/18/15

This is a great #wine in so many ways. Color is very well balanced and gradient shows Harmony throughout the glass. Glowing color and polished sheen. Slight perfume, elegance and soft lavender aromas with a hint of passion fruit or fuzzy fruit.

The palate is incredibly soft and pillowy. The tannins are amazing for 2013
#PetiteSirah. Whether it be 4% Viognier, or over sized oak barrels, it has amazing texture. The plush, grapey, soft berries, gentle tannin and mild acidity make the wine. Opened 12/18/15

2 people found it helpfulDec 18th, 2015
Bradley Brown

Owner/Winemaker Big Basin Vineyards

Gorgeous black fruited and floral nose. Huge and tannic on palate with nice black fruit extract on finish.

Gorgeous black fruited and floral nose. Huge and tannic on palate with nice black fruit extract on finish.

2 people found it helpfulMay 8th, 2015
Matt Trader

Some of the best wine you'll have out of Amador County made by H Keplinger! Head out to Destinations Wine Bar in Fairview to have some - limited stock! This is a Cote Rotie spin on Petite Sirah... nuff said.

Some of the best wine you'll have out of Amador County made by H Keplinger! Head out to Destinations Wine Bar in Fairview to have some - limited stock! This is a Cote Rotie spin on Petite Sirah... nuff said.

1 person found it helpfulMay 10th, 2019
Matt Sterr

Well, that’s sensational. 60 second mouthwatering finish.

Well, that’s sensational. 60 second mouthwatering finish.

1 person found it helpfulMar 12th, 2018
Drew Summers

Sales Northampton Wines

9.3

Forceful in it's youth, yet remains some of the best Petite Sirah I've tasted.

Forceful in it's youth, yet remains some of the best Petite Sirah I've tasted.

1 person found it helpfulAug 26th, 2016
Edward Zimmerman

Helen Keplinger wrestles with vinous greatness!

Helen Keplinger wrestles with vinous greatness!

1 person found it helpfulSep 27th, 2015
Sondra Bernstein

Owner of the girl & the fig, the fig cafe & winebar, Author of Plats du Jours, the girl & the fig's Journey through the Seasons in Wine Country and the girl & the fig Cookbook

9.1

Juicy interesting blend

Juicy interesting blend

1 person found it helpfulMay 8th, 2015