Alger Vineyards

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  May 2009

  Alger Vineyards Petite Sirah 2005

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  Plummy and spicy on the nose with a laid back yet fruit driven quality. A bit apply even with faint spice notes, a little smoke, a little rust, smells quite Syrah like. Round and well balanced in the mouth with both the acid and tannin being fairly well subsumed in the fruit, though... Read morePlummy and spicy on the nose with a laid back yet fruit driven quality. A bit apply even with faint spice notes, a little smoke, a little rust, smells quite Syrah like. Round and well balanced in the mouth with both the acid and tannin being fairly well subsumed in the fruit, though there is a shortage of neither. The fruit is complex and a bit earthy with dark yet not sweet berry fruit, earth, mineral, a touch of stemminess, big and dark and just a little mean and tarry, Great ripe fruit lurks within and emerges on the long finish which is particularly rich in chewy fruit tannins. Develops a distinct floral/geranium tone. A very interesting throwback style of wine, very well done 90pts    (hide)

  Wine review by Gregory Dal Piaz

  
  
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  May 2009

  Alger Vineyards Petite Sirah 2005

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  A little gamey on the nose. Very sweet and coating on the roof of my mouth. Well balanced, but a little too sweet for my taste.

  Wine review by solomania9

  
  
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  May 2009

  Alger Vineyards Petite Sirah 2005

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  Second look -- burnt aromas, black fruits and sharp tannins. A bit of licorice. Nice.

  Wine review by mark

  
  
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  May 2009

  Alger Vineyards Petite Sirah 2005

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  Liked it a little better this time, at least in the aroma. Very rich and fruity, pine trees, chicken stock, lavender, bacon. Strong mouth with citrus and tannins, smoked meats.

  Wine review by ccarpita

  
  
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  May 2009

  Alger Vineyards Petite Sirah 2005

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  As with most Petite the inky color is a tip off to a big, burly wine. Dark Berrys with hint of bell pepper on nose, leads to a tart, earthy (silt-like) dark & spicy Black Tea like fruits, with black pepper and oak.

  Wine review by ekw590

  
  

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  Here are mind from yesterday: Alger Vineyards Petite Sirah 2005 http://www.snooth.com/wine/alger-vineyards-petite-sirah-2005/ "Hot licorice nose, low in acid but high in tannins. There are some characteristic light flowery notes which then moves through bitter cherry to a leathery... Read moreHere are mind from yesterday: Alger Vineyards Petite Sirah 2005 http://www.snooth.com/wine/alger-vineyards-petite-sirah-2005/ "Hot licorice nose, low in acid but high in tannins. There are some characteristic light flowery notes which then moves through bitter cherry to a leathery finish." 2.5/5 EOS Petite Sirah Reserve 2006 http://www.snooth.com/wine/eos-petite-sirah-reserve-2006/ "Light leatheriness on the nose which led to surprisingly bright fruit notes of banana and strawberry. Bitter finish with blueberries and a lot of leathery spice." 3/5 Pedroncelli Petite Sirah Family Vineyards 2005 http://www.snooth.com/wine/pedroncelli-petite-sirah-family-vineyards-2005/ "Real funky, dirty barnyard nose. Sweet fruits (plums, cherry) evolve into a bitter, tannic finish. I found the wine to be a bit disjointed for my taste." 2.5/5 Four Vines Petite Sirah Heretic 2006 http://www.snooth.com/wine/four-vines-petite-sirah-heretic-2006-1/ "White pepper nose. Acidic attack with notes of strawberry keep the start of the wine very light. The mid palate has more weight and it finishes on some solid tannins with a lot of pepper. Very nice." 4/5 Parducci True Grit Petite Sirah 2006 http://www.snooth.com/wine/parducci-true-grit-petite-sirah-2006/ "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." 3.5/5 The last two were clearly my faves. I havent had a pure varietal Petite Sirah in a while, usually its been in blends. The True Grit and the Heretic opened my eyes to what the grape can produce    (hide)

  Forum post in the topic Post your Petite Sirah GTi... by Philip

  
  
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  May 2009

  Alger Vineyards Petite Sirah 2005

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  Hot licorice nose, low in acid but high in tannins. There are some characteristic light flowery notes which then moves through bitter cherry to a leathery finish.

  Wine review by Philip

  
  
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  May 2009

  Alger Vineyards Petite Sirah 2005

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  chalky, light texture, very smooth, raspberries on the tongue

  Wine review by ccarpita

  
  
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  May 2009

  Alger Vineyards Petite Sirah 2005

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  Deep black cherry and blackberry fruit flavors, good smooth mouthfeel, nice oak, perky tannins. A good wine.

  Wine review by mark

  
  

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