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2013 Aaron Petite Sirah

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June 11, 2023 - $36

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RATINGS

92The Wine Advocate

Jammy blackberries, blueberries, spice box and scorched earth all emerge from this rich, textured, seamless beauty...

92Vinous / IWC

Potent black and blue fruit, dark chocolate and pipe tobacco aromas, along with suggestions of licorice and woodsmoke. Sweet and velvety in the mouth, offering sappy blueberry and spicecake flavors given lift and spine by juicy acidity...rich and energetic, delivering powerful closing punch, building tannins and an echo of juicy blue fruit.

REGION

United States, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles

Paso Robles AVA is midway between San Francisco and Los Angeles, and it is considered one of the West Coast’s most exciting winemaking regions. With its hot, sometimes searingly dry and sunny weather, it is especially good country for growing warm climate grapes such as Syrah, Grenache and Mourvedre. Because many Paso Robles wineries have been successful with blending these grapes into Rhone Valley-style wines, it is known as the Rhone zone of California. The AVA was created in 1983 and there are 32,000 vineyard acres. In late 2014 the AVA was divided into 11 smaller sub-appellations, so starting with 2015 vintages labeling will become more specific on Paso Robles wines, which will now also list sub-appellations. Located in San Luis Obispo County, Paso Robles, the town and its surrounding area, was traditionally a farming and ranching region. But from a few dozen wineries in the early 1990s to more than 200 today, the area is quickly becoming known for wine and risk-taking winemakers.

TYPE

Red Wine, Petite Sirah

Despite its popularity, this grape is quite rare. Less than 10,000 acres are planted worldwide, with the bulk in California. In France, the grape is referred to as Durif. Not to be confused with Syrah, Petite Sirah is a cross of Syrah and Peloursin. The result is darker and fuller.