Shypoke Cellars

Amelia's Block Petite Sirah

9.030 ratings
9.24 pro ratings
Calistoga, Napa Valley, California, USA
Petite Sirah
Tomato-Based, Lamb, Potato, White Rice, Pungent Cheese, Pasta, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Beef, Chili & Hot Spicy, Mushrooms, Hard Cheese, Pork, Venison
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Boxer Briefs

Huge, well balanced, deep, dark fruit, mean #wine. Every Shypoke I has been great

Huge, well balanced, deep, dark fruit, mean #wine. Every Shypoke I has been great

1 person found it helpfulOct 11th, 2014
Steve Bachmann

I'll preface my comment with noting I am not a petite sirah drinker when it is the dominant grape (usually too overpowering on its own). While this is also the deep deep purple typical of petite Sirah, it had a much lighter mouthfeel than expected and tannins were resolved. Almost silky. So kudos on this effort.

I'll preface my comment with noting I am not a petite sirah drinker when it is the dominant grape (usually too overpowering on its own). While this is also the deep deep purple typical of petite Sirah, it had a much lighter mouthfeel than expected and tannins were resolved. Almost silky. So kudos on this effort.

Nov 20th, 2016
Eric Urbani

Pretty awesome Syrah at price point

Pretty awesome Syrah at price point

May 30th, 2015
Gene Buonviri

Dark red, bold dry medium bodied. Pepper finish. Great out of the bottle but opened up after 30-60 minutes. Excellent pairing with Ribeye, mushrooms and family.

Dark red, bold dry medium bodied. Pepper finish. Great out of the bottle but opened up after 30-60 minutes. Excellent pairing with Ribeye, mushrooms and family.

May 27th, 2023
Slestyan

Big, bold, and tangy

Big, bold, and tangy

Mar 5th, 2022
Gene Buonviri

Not petite! Big, bold fruit forward. Blackberry, dates and chocolate. Smooth, balanced with a great finish. This vintage can sand another 5 years aging.

Not petite! Big, bold fruit forward. Blackberry, dates and chocolate. Smooth, balanced with a great finish. This vintage can sand another 5 years aging.

Apr 23rd, 2021
Susan Suz

Oh MY! One of the best fruit forward smooth delectable Syrahs EVER! I want a case!

Oh MY! One of the best fruit forward smooth delectable Syrahs EVER! I want a case!

Apr 17th, 2016
Heather Mezzetta

Needs about 30 min to open up

Needs about 30 min to open up

Nov 26th, 2015
Andrew Mestler

Good but Petite Sirah is not necessarily my bag. Seems to have aged well though.

Good but Petite Sirah is not necessarily my bag. Seems to have aged well though.

Apr 11th, 2015
Brian Rose

Nothing going on. All acid and unbalanced. Big fan of petite sirah, so disappointed

Nothing going on. All acid and unbalanced. Big fan of petite sirah, so disappointed

Feb 20th, 2015