2004
Petite Syrah
MENDOCINO • HEART ARROW RANCH
If any Petite Sirah is going to catapult into the spotlight of American wine favorites, it’s quite likely to be Michael’s 2004 Petite Sirah from the Heart Arrow Ranch in Mendocino County. This certified organic, biodynamically-farmed vineyard has been one of Michael’s favorites from the beginning. Petite Sirah is a late-ripening grape variety, especially at Heart Arrow’s elevation of 1,200 feet, and this vintage wasn’t picked until the end of October to ensure fully-ripened, soft tannins. After it ferments the young wine is placed in heavily-toasted French and American oak barrels, and then ages it for 16 months in 130-gallon puncheons, also with a heavy toast. If you have a hankering for a BIG wine, this Petite Sirah is for you. As powerful as it is, it still expresses a delicious elegance and roundness not often found in a young red wine. It has a candied, sweet fruit nose, and dense flavors of currants and black fruits and berries, with a hint of licorice. This wine wants food to go with it, and friends to share it. Braised and roasted red meats and rich poultry like duck, tomato-based sauces and grilled vegetables pair well with this delicious Petite Sirah.
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