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Switchback Ridge Petite Sirah Napa Valley Peterson Family Vineyard(2002)
"Robert Parker 96, Wine Spectator 93 Switchback Ridge wines are sourced exclusively from the Peterson Family Vineyard located directly across from the prestigious Three Palms Vineyard at the northeastern end of the Napa Valley. The rich, rocky soils of this beautiful vineyard property consistently produce low yields of intensely flavored fruit, resulting in extremely concentrated wines with explosive flavor on the palate. Not only are we blessed with a superior vineyard site, we also have one of the best winemakers on the planet working with our fruit: Bob Foley is the man! Alcohol: read more...
- Stephen Tanzer
- International Wine Cellar
- Issue 120, May/June 2005
- 92/100
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July 2007
- ($50) Saturated ruby-blue. Distinctly high-toned nose (this has VA of 0.8, according to winemaker Bob Foley) like a fruit liqueur: blackberry, blueberry and licorice. Then supersweet, fat and thick, with huge, creamy flavors of candied red fruits, blueberry and game. Distinctly liqueur-like yet somehow not heavy, despite alcohol in the low 15s. Finishes with big but sweet tannins that avoid the dryness and chalkiness shown by so much petite sirah. Very impressive wine, and best suited for drinking for its youthful fruit.
- James Laube
- Wine Spectator
- 02/28/05
- 93/100
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February 2005
- Wine Advocate # 154
- Aug-04
- 96/100
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April 2008
- James Laube
- Wine Spectator
- 93/100
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July 2007
