Pennywise
California Petite Sirah
California, USA
Inky violet. Dense purple fruit aroma. Fairly dense on the palate too--stewed prunes, black currant, and a hint of oregano in the background. Tannins are present but smooth, much like a Malbec. Really defined lingering taste of dark plum/prune that intensifies after some air time. This is unapologetic, and I find the intense prune strangely enticing, if not something I'd reach for every day.
Inky violet. Dense purple fruit aroma. Fairly dense on the palate too--stewed prunes, black currant, and a hint of oregano in the background. Tannins are present but smooth, much like a Malbec. Really defined lingering taste of dark plum/prune that intensifies after some air time. This is unapologetic, and I find the intense prune strangely enticing, if not something I'd reach for every day.
2 people found it helpfulFeb 24th, 2016Nice and smooth, low tannins and a wonderful nose with notes of raspberry and vanilla.
Nice and smooth, low tannins and a wonderful nose with notes of raspberry and vanilla.
1 person found it helpfulSep 29th, 2015
A really good wine for its price.
A really good wine for its price.
1 person found it helpfulJul 30th, 2015Raspberry, plum, vanilla, and medium tannins. Smooth drinkability. Great for the price.
Raspberry, plum, vanilla, and medium tannins. Smooth drinkability. Great for the price.
1 person found it helpfulApr 22nd, 2015
Bold without being overpowering. Nice red stone fruit and tannins.
Bold without being overpowering. Nice red stone fruit and tannins.
Sep 17th, 2020I liked. But then again I like most wine. Diane said maybe.
I liked. But then again I like most wine. Diane said maybe.
Apr 18th, 2020
2015v. Blackberry, leather, pepper, and leather all appear on the palette when you swish this wine around. Tannins are aged with just a touch of grip and cling to the mouth. Not a lot of acidity- which could be more approachable for some, but it makes the flavor profile a little flat. Easy drinking, overall. 13.5% ABV.
2015v. Blackberry, leather, pepper, and leather all appear on the palette when you swish this wine around. Tannins are aged with just a touch of grip and cling to the mouth. Not a lot of acidity- which could be more approachable for some, but it makes the flavor profile a little flat. Easy drinking, overall. 13.5% ABV.
Mar 28th, 2019
I thought this was a great Sirah. Maybe my favorite.
I thought this was a great Sirah. Maybe my favorite.
Jan 8th, 2018
Weak plum with light tannins and no lingering dryness.
Weak plum with light tannins and no lingering dryness.
Dec 9th, 2017