Parducci Petite Sirah 2006

Big, fruity, almost licorice like on the nose. Incredibly fruity and powerful - its rich sweet licorice like with stewed blackberries, plums and prunes. The fruit overpowers most else, so if fruits your thing go get this wine! Medium acidity and spicy tannins help balance the wine out.

aromas of lox, blackberries, bubble gum, cranberries on the mouth, fairly tannic, solid body.

big bold summertime grilling wine. dry and acidic which begs for a hunk of meat. I had it with a guacomole cheddar burger with chipotle sauce. the midpalate is the highlight. if it were like the finish this would get a 5.

nothing redeeming about this. I really am looking for a positive angle. went terribly with my awesome burger.

Sweet bubblegum nose with blueberries and cream. Nice blend of bright fruitiness (blueberries, strawberries and banana) with a darker undercurrent of grit and dirt. Spicy finish that moves into licorice. Nice, and the first time I've had a Petite Sirah in a while.

dry, bitter after taste. poor bouque. underwhelming.

The Parducci 2006 Petite Sirah received 90pts in the Wine Enthusiast and was listed as #22 on their list of 100 Best Buys of 2009! "This is classic Parducci Petite Sirah, a near-perfect example of the variety. Dry and robust, yet smooth, it has complex flavors of wild blackberries, blueberries, molasses, dark chocolate, bacon and peppery spices. With beautiful balance, it is a great value" (Wine Enthusiast, November 2009).