Switchback Ridge

Peterson Family Vineyard Petite Sirah

9.2124 ratings
9.129 pro ratings
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
Top Notes For
Kristin the Wine Girl

Dark tannic fruit that could dribble down your chin like blackberry cobbler juice. Just gorgeous. One rare porterhouse please! It’s an act no one should follow!

Dark tannic fruit that could dribble down your chin like blackberry cobbler juice. Just gorgeous. One rare porterhouse please! It’s an act no one should follow!

Mar 14th, 2020
Aaron Means

Blackberry/Cherry Liqueur, pain grille, hints of mint, lead pencil. Remains very dark and inky. Very youthful. 16.5%abv. Smooth with chalky tannins. Will revisit in another 5-7 yrs.

Blackberry/Cherry Liqueur, pain grille, hints of mint, lead pencil. Remains very dark and inky. Very youthful. 16.5%abv. Smooth with chalky tannins. Will revisit in another 5-7 yrs.

Sep 5th, 2017
Mike Smith

Owner/Winemaker Myriad Cellars

10

Double wow

Double wow

2 people found it helpfulJan 17th, 2014
Matt Austin

Owner/Winemaker, Grosgrain Vineyards, Walla Walla, WA

9.2

Big, but somehow balanced and developing well with age.

Big, but somehow balanced and developing well with age.

1 person found it helpfulFeb 4th, 2019
Paco Suro

Big. Blackberry jam. Lots of sediment. In mag. Has plenty of life.

Big. Blackberry jam. Lots of sediment. In mag. Has plenty of life.

1 person found it helpfulJan 10th, 2016
Shay A
9.1

A group of guys decided to meet up at our Wine Storage facility and bust out some unique bottles! Scores and notes to follow!

Another great petite sirah by Bill. Lots of black pepper and spice on the finish compared to the eighty four. I love the Switchback Ridge Merlot and cab...as an '05, this has at least 7yrs to peak!

A group of guys decided to meet up at our Wine Storage facility and bust out some unique bottles! Scores and notes to follow!

Another great petite sirah by Bill. Lots of black pepper and spice on the finish compared to the eighty four. I love the Switchback Ridge Merlot and cab...as an '05, this has at least 7yrs to peak!

May 27th, 2017
Kevin Ortzman

A perfect wine to finish the long night with great wines. Still quite youthful. Big alcohol content (as if I needed more) @16%+. Think of chocolate covered cherries in a foil wrap.

A perfect wine to finish the long night with great wines. Still quite youthful. Big alcohol content (as if I needed more) @16%+. Think of chocolate covered cherries in a foil wrap.

Jan 23rd, 2017
Brian Tuite

It's been too long!

It's been too long!

Nov 30th, 2015
Carl Fischer

Big, big, big wine - a palate destroyer. Monster tannins with an abundance of dark fruits and spices. After a 2+hour decant the tannins simmered and it was delicious. Plush mouth feel with a finish that went on and on. (Tasting notes from 9/25)

Big, big, big wine - a palate destroyer. Monster tannins with an abundance of dark fruits and spices. After a 2+hour decant the tannins simmered and it was delicious. Plush mouth feel with a finish that went on and on. (Tasting notes from 9/25)

Oct 24th, 2015
Liz Vicharelli

Great nose, big bold taste ohhh yeahhhh

Great nose, big bold taste ohhh yeahhhh

May 30th, 2015