Howell Mountain Petite Sirah

Didn't think a petite sirah could age so well! Ultra smooth. Seems like the tannins became more integrated over time. Black velvet.

smells like an old cab finished tired port

Gone are the days of being able to score these at auction for silly low pricing but I’ll always have those memories.

Wow. Lots of black fruit, licorice and bold nose and with a 30 second finish

1994 La Jota Petite Sirah Howell Mountain. Used to drink a lot of La Jota and this reminds me why. Earthy, well balanced and leathery. Holding up very well.

White truffle everything. Bomb juice. Earthy, leather, blackberry, plum, dried fig, rose petal, white pepper.

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I generally dismiss most everything ‘97 Napa valley because who loves sludge? Gross generalizations aside, seek the misty mountain tops in this year for the feral reward only the most penitent of palates deserves. This wine is alive and it cares not for your faint hearted flattery. It desires action and verve and sexy jazz flutes from the tabletop of the adjacent couple scared out of their minds for this is the kingdom and the power and the glory you sniveling coward of a man.

:)

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