Don Quixote Wines

• May 2013

  Like Zinfandel, Petite Sirah is primarily a California wine: the Golden State’s long, sunny growing seasons are necessary to ripen Petite Sirah’s substantial tannins and reveal its rich blackberry flavors. The wine’s structure, fruit and inky color make it an excellent blending partner for Zinfandel, red Rhône varieties and even Cabernet Sauvign... Read More

  From the article Petite Sirah

  
  
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  December 2012

  Pretense Petite Syrah 2005

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  A big bold Petite Syrah that doesn't hide its jamminess or tannins. Will stand up to anything but sure it will mellow nicer in years to come. Read More

  Wine review by Epidural

  
  
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  November 2012

  Quixote Cabernet Sauvignon Panza Stag's Leap 2006

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  On the nose, undercurrent of blackberries with musty/earthy notes. On the palate, good core of blackberry, black current, hints of cherry cola and aniseed, a bit of meatiness and subtle smokiness. Medium-full bodied, dusty tannins, moderate finish of plum peels with hints of white pepper. Read More

  Wine review by cgplayer9

  
  

• May 2012

  Castilla-La Mancha! What comes to mind?The land of Don Quixote, the man of La Mancha, red limestone soils, rolling hills, the dreams of men and women.This heartland of Spain is one of the largest, lushest expanses of vineyards anywhere in the world. Filled with producers both large and small, innovative and traditional, using a wide range of var... Read More

  From the article Castilla La Mancha

  
  

• April 2012

  …the sun sets across a plain in La Mancha (Spain). It’s a place whose name escapes me, but a winemaking tradition continues here, passed down through endless generations. This Old World wine area is writing a new chapter, immersing New World wine lovers in a journey that will awake their senses. The Denomination of Origin (D.O.) La Mancha is loc... Read More

  From the article La Mancha's 2012 U.S. Road Shows

  
  
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  September 2011

  Pretense Petite Syrah 2005

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  This California red is dry and medium-bodied with a notable violet fragrance that compliments the berry flavor. It has a texture smooth like satin and ends with a spicy snap of black pepper. Read More

  Wine review by Mimi Kim

  
  
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  March 2011

  Quixote Petite Sirah Panza Stag's Leap 2005

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  No written review

  Wine review by Russ Fields

  
  

• January 2011

  Well if I was on either the right or left coasts in the US during the coming month, I know where I'd be at least part of the time. NapaGirl, note the interesting new (for me, anyway) cab franc ACME's introducing. Finally, who knows how the formatting on this is going to appear.... NYC:La Paulee de New YorkLa Paulée Returns to New York February 1... Read More

  Forum post in the topic Fête of many good things...

  
  
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  January 2011

  Quixote Cabernet Sauvignon Stags Leap District Panza Stags Leap Ranch 2003

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  Delicious. Read More

  Wine review by jwshipley

  
  

• April 2010

  Its official, my new favorite varietal is Petit Sirah.    Blueberry, cedar, pencil shaving, mulberry, dark chocolate in a mouth watering deep purple ink.  Thanks for the intro Bogle.  I need to find some other makers.  Read More

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