2006 Field Stone Petite Sirah Staten Family Reserve

Community Tasting Notes (3) Avg Score: 89.5 points

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  10/17/2014 - bretrooks wrote: 90 Points

  Not decanted, consumed over 2+ hours. A little funky on the nose at first, this came together very nicely over time, and the last of the bottle was the best. Almost black at the core, with a deep ruby/garnet rim. My note from 2010 still largely holds up - this is full of dense blackberry fruit, black pepper, baking chocolate, and hints of campfire and rubber (although the rubberiness dissipated with air). Subtle but present tannins and good acid for a petite.
  
  Petite sirah isn't generally my favorite varietal, but I'm a fan of Field Stone's version, and this bottle is a good example of why that is. 90-91, and nowhere near being at the end of its life...my experience is that these reserve petites hold up almost indefinitely.

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  7/4/2010 - bretrooks Likes this wine: 90 Points

  Decanted ~2 hours. Dark berry fruit, bittersweet chocolate, and hints of baking spices. Somewhat brighter than many examples of PS I've had. Very enjoyable, and a good match with grilled linguica. Drink or hold.

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