Powder Keg
California Petite Sirah
Lodi, Central Valley, California, USA
This stuff is black as the night. Okay, not quite — that could just be the dimly lit room I'm in. It does look like it might stain my glassware purple as I swirl it around.
On first whiff I detect deep black fruit and gunpowder. Deeper breaths reveal a hint of rubber band and leather.
Swirling it in my mouth and it takes a moment to come alive. When it does it is bright yet balanced. Not too fruity or too dry. Then a not-quite-peppery zing leads into a campfire finish (but no smokiness).
Despite my pontificating this has been tonight's first glass.
This stuff is black as the night. Okay, not quite — that could just be the dimly lit room I'm in. It does look like it might stain my glassware purple as I swirl it around.
On first whiff I detect deep black fruit and gunpowder. Deeper breaths reveal a hint of rubber band and leather.
Swirling it in my mouth and it takes a moment to come alive. When it does it is bright yet balanced. Not too fruity or too dry. Then a not-quite-peppery zing leads into a campfire finish (but no smokiness).
Despite my pontificating this has been tonight's first glass.
Not too dry. Smokey with fruity tones.
Not too dry. Smokey with fruity tones.
Oct 14th, 2014
Sour cherry flavors, a little bite to it.
Sour cherry flavors, a little bite to it.
May 8th, 2014At Carrie and Alex's. Quite nice with Italian food
At Carrie and Alex's. Quite nice with Italian food
Nov 3rd, 2013
smoky, rich and a good combo of fruit and chocolate. delicious with pasta with sausage and goat cheese (in a half Alfredo and half vodka sauce).
smoky, rich and a good combo of fruit and chocolate. delicious with pasta with sausage and goat cheese (in a half Alfredo and half vodka sauce).
Feb 11th, 2013