Michael David Winery
Earthquake Lodi Petite Sirah
Lodi, Central Valley, California, USA
Deep purple in color, almost black, with a short purple rim.
Fruity nose of blackberries, sweet plums, raisins, dried figs, tobacco, cedar, leather, vanilla, licorice, spices, chocolates, tobacco, mocha, coke and black pepper.
Full bodied, rich, bold and extracted with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry to off dry on the palate with blackberries, black currants, plums, cooked cherries, oak, vanilla, licorice, spices, tobacco, chocolates, mocha, espresso and peppercorn.
Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.
This Lodi Petite Sirah is always enjoyable. Powerful and extremely fruity.
Good right out of the bottle, and better as it opens up and shows some tannins.
A great sipping wine to have all by itself. Teeth staining color. Might be too sweet for some. Tasty and delicious.
15.5% alcohol by volume.
92 points.
$25.
Deep purple in color, almost black, with a short purple rim.
Fruity nose of blackberries, sweet plums, raisins, dried figs, tobacco, cedar, leather, vanilla, licorice, spices, chocolates, tobacco, mocha, coke and black pepper.
Full bodied, rich, bold and extracted with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry to off dry on the palate with blackberries, black currants, plums, cooked cherries, oak, vanilla, licorice, spices, tobacco, chocolates, mocha, espresso and peppercorn.
Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.
This Lodi Petite Sirah is always enjoyable. Powerful and extremely fruity.
Good right out of the bottle, and better as it opens up and shows some tannins.
A great sipping wine to have all by itself. Teeth staining color. Might be too sweet for some. Tasty and delicious.
15.5% alcohol by volume.
92 points.
$25.
Full disclosure, I did enjoy this wine with some appallingly spicy yet delicious ramen. Whilst ‘twas a good pairing, in hindsight a blue/blackberry pie would have been more fitting. A classically bold petite sirah. Nothing you’d slap yo mama over but you’ll like it. If you don’t your just being a snob. Also, great label.
Full disclosure, I did enjoy this wine with some appallingly spicy yet delicious ramen. Whilst ‘twas a good pairing, in hindsight a blue/blackberry pie would have been more fitting. A classically bold petite sirah. Nothing you’d slap yo mama over but you’ll like it. If you don’t your just being a snob. Also, great label.
1 person found it helpfulFeb 4th, 2018
Sweet candy nose, medium tannins, palate of plum and leather.
Sweet candy nose, medium tannins, palate of plum and leather.
1 person found it helpfulMay 7th, 2016
Massive wine, midnight in color, with tons of fruit including unmistakeable waves of raisin and black cherry. Huge chocolate and mocha coffee flavor with a big tannic finish. At 15%, this wine is a challenge, but one that I'm up for.
Massive wine, midnight in color, with tons of fruit including unmistakeable waves of raisin and black cherry. Huge chocolate and mocha coffee flavor with a big tannic finish. At 15%, this wine is a challenge, but one that I'm up for.
1 person found it helpfulMay 5th, 2016
Toasty oak and baking spices on the nose. Elegant palate brings black cherry, anise, black pepper, oak and spice. It develops a deep milk chocolate character after a few hours of air. Well balanced acidity, round structured tannins with medium body and a silky mouthfeel. Warm lasting finish with subtle vanilla mocha notes.
Toasty oak and baking spices on the nose. Elegant palate brings black cherry, anise, black pepper, oak and spice. It develops a deep milk chocolate character after a few hours of air. Well balanced acidity, round structured tannins with medium body and a silky mouthfeel. Warm lasting finish with subtle vanilla mocha notes.
1 person found it helpfulApr 12th, 2016Nice but a little weak for a 2008
Nice but a little weak for a 2008
1 person found it helpfulDec 25th, 2012
Good 04. Slightly fatigued with notes of hoisin and plum but still a very good petite
Good 04. Slightly fatigued with notes of hoisin and plum but still a very good petite
Feb 7th, 2016