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2021 Aaron Petite Sirah

Removed from a temperature and humidity controlled wine storage unit; Purchased direct from winery

Ends Sunday, 7pm Pacific

RATINGS

94Jeb Dunnuck

...gorgeous expression of the variety with loads of jammy blue fruits, flowery incense, spice, and underbrush notes as well as a full-bodied, deep, richly textured, layered style on the palate.

93Wine Enthusiast

Charred beef, star anise, toasted wood and deep blueberry aromas make for a classic nose on this bottling. The palate is very fruity with blueberry and black cherry, which are offset by hits of cola and cocoa spice.

92The Wine Advocate

...immensely black-fruited, rich, opulent and polished nose...suave, seamless palate centers around a similarly dark-fruited structure, concluding with a layered, long finish framed with solid balancing acidity and grippy tannins.

92James Suckling

This petite sirah is loaded with blackberries, currants, dark cherries and sweet spices on the nose, following through to a full body with fine, firm tannins. Structured palate, with a compact core of dark berries and currants and a vibrant arsenal of spices. Serious and well-balanced, with a focused finish with excellent length.

91Vinous / IWC

...darkly floral, with a whiff of sage and rosemary giving way to lavender, a dusting of cocoa and crushed blackberries...seamlessly silky in feel with vibrant acidity and citrus-laced black fruits...staining and long, finishing with a chewy sensation and grippy tannins yet remaining remarkably fresh, especially for the variety.

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.

VINTAGE

2021 Aaron Petite Sirah