Thursday, January 9, 2014 - Blind: guessed petite sirah
Fairly dark color, not motor oil by any means. The nose is strong ripe plum but no heat although it looks like there should be. The palate screams cool vintage petite sirah, no questions about it. Just classic sirah fruit and grittiness. There's a touch of heat on the medium fishish but not distracting.
Did I win? FAIL
2004 was a ripe year but wow, the consentration of this Pinot is stunning. More amazing is it's still holding together very well which can't be said for other wines of this vintage and style.