Retro Cellars
Howell Mountain Petite Sirah
Howell Mountain, Napa Valley, California, USA
Lovely, complex, layered. Combo of crunchy berries and macerated plum, black pepper, meat, savory and sage. Some brett but to me this was nuanced, adding a layer to wine that I enjoyed. Came across as an umami side with a kiss of something synthetic but I’m digging it.
Lovely, complex, layered. Combo of crunchy berries and macerated plum, black pepper, meat, savory and sage. Some brett but to me this was nuanced, adding a layer to wine that I enjoyed. Came across as an umami side with a kiss of something synthetic but I’m digging it.
Nov 28th, 2017
2012 Retro Cellars Elevation Howell Mountain Petite Sirah
Coravinned a quick bit before heading out of town on vacation.
Deep purplish red. Layered nose with dark cocoa, spices, lavender, lilac, crushed rocks and cinnamon. Heavy tannins (8/10) and full bodied. Tight palate that definitely needs some time to open up and integrate further. Dried floral notes, stones, dried cherries and twigs. Powerful Petite Sirah with an insanely dry long finish. Drink from 2019 till 2034. (92+)
Looking forward to trying this again with a decent decant.
2012 Retro Cellars Elevation Howell Mountain Petite Sirah
Coravinned a quick bit before heading out of town on vacation.
Deep purplish red. Layered nose with dark cocoa, spices, lavender, lilac, crushed rocks and cinnamon. Heavy tannins (8/10) and full bodied. Tight palate that definitely needs some time to open up and integrate further. Dried floral notes, stones, dried cherries and twigs. Powerful Petite Sirah with an insanely dry long finish. Drink from 2019 till 2034. (92+)
Looking forward to trying this again with a decent decant.
Lovely and consistent. Massive French influence with earth and barnyard smells. Medium depth and a rustic flavor. Dark fruit. Medium finish. Excellent QPR. Definitely my style.
Lovely and consistent. Massive French influence with earth and barnyard smells. Medium depth and a rustic flavor. Dark fruit. Medium finish. Excellent QPR. Definitely my style.
Sep 25th, 20211hr+ decant. Dark purple color. Barnyard nose with earth and chocolate. Wine is Bordeaux style with dark berries. Medium plus depth and medium finish. Terrific wine!
1hr+ decant. Dark purple color. Barnyard nose with earth and chocolate. Wine is Bordeaux style with dark berries. Medium plus depth and medium finish. Terrific wine!
Apr 2nd, 2021Seductively dark ruby in the glass. Terrific nose featuring foresty earth, spices, toasted wood, and floral undertones. All of that mingles with delicious dark fruits. I could honestly go on and on about the nose on this, it's magnificent. This is so obviously mountain fruit. On the palate, plums, dark cherries, and smoke assault you. There's a rustic, woodsy influence here with just the right amount of vegetal traits and mountain minerality. Such great balance and acidity with a nice, long finish. This can keep for several more years but you're a stronger man than I am if you can wait.
Seductively dark ruby in the glass. Terrific nose featuring foresty earth, spices, toasted wood, and floral undertones. All of that mingles with delicious dark fruits. I could honestly go on and on about the nose on this, it's magnificent. This is so obviously mountain fruit. On the palate, plums, dark cherries, and smoke assault you. There's a rustic, woodsy influence here with just the right amount of vegetal traits and mountain minerality. Such great balance and acidity with a nice, long finish. This can keep for several more years but you're a stronger man than I am if you can wait.
May 28th, 2017
Partner's dinner at Pax Americana. Very nice - want to track down and try again.
Partner's dinner at Pax Americana. Very nice - want to track down and try again.
Dec 23rd, 2015
Tyler had this 8 years ago
Tyler had this 8 years ago
Jan 29th, 2017