The black/purple 2007 Petite Sirah may well be around in 50-60 years when most of us will be pushing up daisies. In fact it probably needs to be forgotten for 8-10 years. A massive pedal-to-the-metal Petite Sirah that looks like pen ink the wine displays notes of creosote pepper spice box blackberry and blueberry with hints of incense and floral undertones. It is dense and almost looks like syrup being poured into a glass. It is obviously not for everybody as it is certainly a controversial New World wine but these wines will become more and more civilized as they age and I wouldn't be surprised if this one is spoken of with reverence 40-50 years from now.

Thick tannins create a mouthfilling experience of dark concentrated and brambly flavors of wild berry and licorice. There's impressive intensity with spicy cigar box mineral clay pepper and violet grace notes on the long finish. Drink now through 2017. 1100 cases made. -MW