WCC Petite Sirah Blind

Jack's Oyster House, Albany, NY
Tasted Thursday, May 7, 2026 by kenv with 19 views

Introduction

My Albany-area group (the Wine Collectors Club) got together to taste Petite Sirah blind at Jack's Oyster House in Albany. Dinner began around 7:30pm and ended around 10pm.

Another member of our group and I provided all the wine.

Jack's Oyster House is a great venue for these dinners since we get a private room and Executive Chef Nick Parker is doing a marvelous job of making wine-friendly, delicious food.

Photos and more details can be found on my website.

Flight 1 - Flight 1 (3 Notes)

Rabbit Rillette with Rhubarb, Fresh Horseradish

  • 1998 La Jota Petite Sirah 90 Points

    USA, California, Napa Valley, Howell Mountain

    [Double-decanted around 5pm.] Dark red fruits and some mulch in the nose. The alcohol seems a bit high. Long, complex, tannic finish, but missing something in the middle.

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  • 2001 Quixote Petite Sirah Panza 92 Points

    USA, California, Napa Valley, Stags Leap District

    [Double-decanted around 5pm.] Big smoky red fruit nose. Rich and full in the mouth. Mium length. Some tannin, but lots of fruit.

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  • 2004 Rosenblum Cellars Petite Sirah Heritage Clones 94 Points

    USA, California, San Francisco Bay

    [Double-decanted around 5pm.] A hint of brown sugar in the black fruit nose. Long complex finish of sour cherries.

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Flight 2 - Flight 2: Ridge York Creek (3 Notes)

Dry Aged Meatballs with Parmesan, Sage, Bordelaise

  • 1994 Ridge Petite Sirah York Creek 95 Points

    USA, California, Napa Valley, Spring Mountain District

    [Double-decanted around 5pm.] Ripe red and black fruit nose. Big and complex with many years ahead. A brilliant wine.

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  • 1997 Ridge Petite Sirah York Creek 95 Points

    USA, California, Napa Valley, Spring Mountain District

    [Double-decanted around 5pm.] Big black fruit nose. Rich, silky, complex. Long finish of black fruit and violets.

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  • 1997 Ridge Petite Sirah Dynamite Hill York Creek Vineyards Flawed

    USA, California, Napa Valley, Spring Mountain District

    [Double-decanted around 5pm.] Something went very wrong here. Of the 8 wines I decanted, this one had the most beautiful nose, but at the dinner, the nose was quite muted with some black fruit and chocolate. Still very tannic with rich fruit, but flat on the finish. Some thought this was mildly corked. Sad.

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Flight 3 - Flight 3: Stags’ Leap Winery (3 Notes)

Short Rib with Porcini, Artichoke, King Oyster Mushroom

Flight 4 - Flight 4: Turley Hayne Vineyard (3 Notes)

Cambozola with Local Honey, Pistachio, Truffle

  • 2000 Turley Petite Syrah Hayne Vineyard 96 Points

    USA, California, Napa Valley, St. Helena

    [Double-decanted around 5pm.] Huge nose of mixed berries. Rich, long, complex. Just stunning. Tied for my #3 WOTN.

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  • 2002 Turley Petite Syrah Hayne Vineyard 98 Points

    USA, California, Napa Valley, St. Helena

    [Double-decanted around 5pm.] Gorgeous nose of red fruit and spice with something floral. Expansive, complex, super long. This is insanely good wine with such richness, but also ethereal and without any heaviness. My WOTN.

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  • 2005 Turley Petite Syrah Hayne Vineyard 97 Points

    USA, California, Napa Valley, St. Helena

    [Double-decanted around 5pm.] Smoky red fruit nose. Huge but balanced and harmonious. A complex, expansive and fascinating wine. My #2 WOTN.

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Flight 5 - Dessert (1 Note)

With the cheese course.

  • 2001 Ridge Petite Sirah Essence 94 Points

    USA, California, Sonoma County, Dry Creek Valley

    [Double-decanted around 5pm. Half bottle.] Port-like nose of sweet red fruit. Rich, long and complex. A joy to drink. I wish I had more.

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Closing

I can't speak for the others, but I loved this tasting.

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