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Miner Family Vineyards Petite Sirah 2005

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Miner Family Vineyards Petite Sirah (2005)

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Petite Sirah is one of a group of grapes that took to a new home - in this case California - after moving from the relative obscurity enjoyed at its birthplace - France in this case - where it is called Duriff. While never particularly elegant nor subtle, Petite Sirah can produce large-scaled, intense wines with bright flavors of blue and plummy fruits, rich with earthy tannins.

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The pristine Palisades Vineyard farmed by the Sutro family in northern Napa Valley has long been our go-to source for this limited release wine. This classically full-bodied, intense wine offers up lusty aromas and flavors of blueberries, violets and pepper spice. With rich tannins, well-integrated oak and acidity, this wine promises a combination of drinkability and excellent aging potential.Drink now through 2017.Appellation: 100% Napa Valley Varietal Content: 100% Petite SirahAlcohol 14.4%Barrel Aging: 20 months in 60% new French oak Release Date: Fall 2008Cases produced: 315 (limited production)

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Snooth User: Gregory Dal Piaz
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_mg_1450.jpgsr-45.gif12) Miner Petite Sirah 2005 $40 14.4%

Inky yet crisp smelling with a touch of sulfur to lose. Smells lightly cherried and very tarry with plenty of prosciutto and grilled meats. Quite elegant in the mouth with a decidedly black cherry fruit profile. Lot’s of tannins but well balanced with a rather refined feel and a distinct lack of extraction which keeps it light on it’s feet. Juicy and focused on the finish. Which has solid length and a nice touch of minerality/chalkiness. A claret styled PS with wonderful fruit and balance destined for a long life. 91pts


May 2009

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