2016 Petite Sirah RESERVE

Petite Sirah dances on the edge of muscular and elegant unlike any other red wine varietal. Dark purple with magenta highlights and a bright ruby rim, the 2016 Petite Sirah boasts intensely aromatic flavors of red cherries, ripe boysenberry, and violets. Flavors of blueberry and blackberry jam create a solid core, complemented by lively acidity and soft tannins. Built to last and will cellar!   Food Pairings: Bring out your decanter for this bold, pure wine and select foods rich in fat and flavor for the perfect balance. Rich sauces like mole or curry, as well as, strong cheeses like Swiss and Gouda are great flavors to bring to the table. Viticulture and Winemaking Variety: Petite Sirah, planted 1999 in single vineyard block, is a structured, inky wine. A cross between Duriff and Peloursin, this ancient variety of grapes originated in the Middle East. Region: Fair Play, El Dorado County, Sierra Foothills Vintage: 2016  Production: 45 cases of RESERVE Fermentation: The 2016 Petite Sir