Stags' Leap Winery
Napa Valley Petite Sirah
Napa Valley, California, USA
Inky in color with a purplish rim.
Strong nose of blackberries, figs, raisins, dried fruits, sweet cherry pie, vanilla, cedar, leather, earth, light vegetables, chocolates, espresso, tobacco, licorice, spices and peppercorn.
Full bodied and bold with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry on the palate with blackberries, black currants, plums, cooked cherries, oak, vanilla, licorice, cloves, herbs, spices, dark chocolates, coffee, peppercorn, earth and black tea.
Long finish with firm tannins and tangy cherries.
This is a great Petite Sirah from Napa. Well balanced with great complexity, big and bold with a great mouthfeel. The tangy ending makes it more interesting.
Would benefit from a few more years in the bottle. Good by itself or with food like a big piece of steak. Needs a couple of hours to open up properly.
This is one for long term aging at a good price.
91 points Robert Parker.
I paired it with a charcuterie board of Meats and cheeses.
14.2% alcohol by volume.
92 points.
$35.
Inky in color with a purplish rim.
Strong nose of blackberries, figs, raisins, dried fruits, sweet cherry pie, vanilla, cedar, leather, earth, light vegetables, chocolates, espresso, tobacco, licorice, spices and peppercorn.
Full bodied and bold with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry on the palate with blackberries, black currants, plums, cooked cherries, oak, vanilla, licorice, cloves, herbs, spices, dark chocolates, coffee, peppercorn, earth and black tea.
Long finish with firm tannins and tangy cherries.
This is a great Petite Sirah from Napa. Well balanced with great complexity, big and bold with a great mouthfeel. The tangy ending makes it more interesting.
Would benefit from a few more years in the bottle. Good by itself or with food like a big piece of steak. Needs a couple of hours to open up properly.
This is one for long term aging at a good price.
91 points Robert Parker.
I paired it with a charcuterie board of Meats and cheeses.
14.2% alcohol by volume.
92 points.
$35.
Solid. Rating affirmed 11/6/18. Nice and rich petite Syrah. Smooth and elegant.
Solid. Rating affirmed 11/6/18. Nice and rich petite Syrah. Smooth and elegant.
Mar 3rd, 2018
Not super complex but big brutish blackberry blueberry fruit compote but super nice balance for what it is
Not super complex but big brutish blackberry blueberry fruit compote but super nice balance for what it is
Dec 13th, 2017Jammy fruit aromas framed with chalk and violet notes. Drying tannins with a fairly short finish.
Jammy fruit aromas framed with chalk and violet notes. Drying tannins with a fairly short finish.
1 person found it helpfulNov 5th, 2017I don’t really ever drink Sirah. It’s pretty good. Mild flavor. Was watching Rocky IV while drinking this, which might’ve had something to do with it if you know what I mean.
I don’t really ever drink Sirah. It’s pretty good. Mild flavor. Was watching Rocky IV while drinking this, which might’ve had something to do with it if you know what I mean.
Feb 25th, 2019
Well worth the price. Drinking very well and perfect with prime rib.
Well worth the price. Drinking very well and perfect with prime rib.
Jan 6th, 2019
Smooth and fruity. Enjoyed this for our 20th anniversary
Smooth and fruity. Enjoyed this for our 20th anniversary
Jul 1st, 2018