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• oakville72 Likes this wine: 90 points

  October 7, 2017 - Dark, intense, alcoholic, yet with lots of acidity and the "lacquer" of French oak. In my tasting experience, Petite Sirahs do not age and develop the same way as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir. They don't really change much; they just get older. Paired against a 2002 Stephen Ross Petite Sirah Thomann Station, this was my preference as it was slightly cleaner. A wine that will continue to hold for a while.

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• iamandyc wrote: 86 points

  October 2, 2011 - Perhaps it is not ready to drink. There was a sharp edge to the wine on the finish as the tannins were a bit astringent and there was a metallic edge there. The fruit was good but not as deep as expected. The body was also not as dense or velvety as I'd like in a PS. Good to very good but didn't wow me.

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• jonb72 wrote: 90 points

  August 18, 2011 - well balanced, one of the best Petite Sirah I've had

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• burgundybrooks wrote: 87 points

  September 1, 2010 - Lovely dark purple with obvious legs. Smooth brambleberry, tannins not pronounced but subtle, long pallette, exellent wine with meat, bolonese sauce. A great bargain and will look for this wine again.

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• MarkPTheCFP wrote: 90 points

  May 2, 2010 - Continue to love this wine. Drank on a cruise about 2 weeks ago. Continues to impress. Light in color and mouthfeel compared to most Petite Sirahs. Opens it up to more food types. Had with lamb shanks; wonderful.

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 2004
• Type Red
• Producer Stephen Ross
• Varietal Petite Sirah
• Designation Thomann Station
• Vineyard n/a
• Country USA
• Region California
• SubRegion Napa Valley
• Appellation Napa Valley

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• In Cellars 12 (30%)
• Consumed 28 (70%)

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