A wine to put away for at least 2-3 years is the inky purple 2003 Petite Sirah. Aromas of graphite acacia flowers blueberries crushed rocks and a touch of pepper jump from the glass of this formidably endowed full-bodied monster. It is deep rich but well-balanced and pure. Petite Sirah remains the most underrated varietal in California. It can provide remarkable drinking for over two decades. However it is not for the faint of heart nor for those looking for immediate gratification.

Aromas of baked blackberry pie espresso and wild berry are dense and concentrated with the requisite tannic muscle you expect from Petite. Yet it is graceful at times syrupy and at the end delicious. Decant. Best from 2007 through 2012. 250 cases made.