Keplinger

Sumō Petite Sirah Blend

9.322 ratings
9.42 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
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
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
Anthony Cammarata Jr.

Full bodied and full flavored. You wouldn’t expect it but awesome.

Full bodied and full flavored. You wouldn’t expect it but awesome.

Oct 24th, 2021
Jim Chen

Great lingering finish. Still can age. Drink over 2-3 hours or even overnight to experience the evolution.

Great lingering finish. Still can age. Drink over 2-3 hours or even overnight to experience the evolution.

Aug 25th, 2020
Joe Davant

Plush, smooth and a bit of blackberry jam. Big wine. Nothing subtle about it. Very enjoyable on its own. Beautiful color.

Plush, smooth and a bit of blackberry jam. Big wine. Nothing subtle about it. Very enjoyable on its own. Beautiful color.

Sep 3rd, 2019
dan boedeker

Rich ripe fruit. A big wine full of dark fruit flavors but considering ripeness has balance.

Rich ripe fruit. A big wine full of dark fruit flavors but considering ripeness has balance.

Mar 9th, 2018
Howard Greenfield

Love it!!!

Love it!!!

Feb 25th, 2017
K Zuk
9.3

Surprisingly good. 78% petite sirah, 20% Syrah, 4% Viognier

Surprisingly good. 78% petite sirah, 20% Syrah, 4% Viognier

Feb 28th, 2016
Heath Higgins

High expectations for the price. Big and inky as anticipated. Decanted 1+ hour and not vastly different. Big berry fruit in foreground, oak presence. Overall soft and velvety. Would love to try with more age.

High expectations for the price. Big and inky as anticipated. Decanted 1+ hour and not vastly different. Big berry fruit in foreground, oak presence. Overall soft and velvety. Would love to try with more age.

Jan 17th, 2016