Keplinger
Sumō Petite Sirah Blend
Amador County, Sierra Foothills, California, USA
I don’t like wines like this much anymore as my palate has shifted to more old world style wines. This is definitely new world. Decanted briefly. Dark purple with a sweet bouquet of charred rustic oak and blueberry compote. On the palate, bursting with smoked blueberry with a silky finish and fine tannins. This wine is BIG and it’s well made. Finish is long, and it appears to have many years ahead of it given the powerful fruit and still integrating oak. If you’re into these wines, you’ll be well rewarded. Nice as a cocktail wine...not sure what I’d pair this with (a stew?).
I don’t like wines like this much anymore as my palate has shifted to more old world style wines. This is definitely new world. Decanted briefly. Dark purple with a sweet bouquet of charred rustic oak and blueberry compote. On the palate, bursting with smoked blueberry with a silky finish and fine tannins. This wine is BIG and it’s well made. Finish is long, and it appears to have many years ahead of it given the powerful fruit and still integrating oak. If you’re into these wines, you’ll be well rewarded. Nice as a cocktail wine...not sure what I’d pair this with (a stew?).
Jun 9th, 2019
Grilled Sous Vide Mary's chicken and NY strip, elevated by the ethereal and pugnacious Sumo.
Grilled Sous Vide Mary's chicken and NY strip, elevated by the ethereal and pugnacious Sumo.
Beautiful rich fruit. But element ofvredtraint and balance as well.
Beautiful rich fruit. But element ofvredtraint and balance as well.
Jul 18th, 2015
