Saturday, February 14, 2009 - On the nose - Much currant and pepper, a touch of oak.
On the palate - Dark, syrah-like plum and dark fruit. A solid finish with a bit of berry and oak.
This is certainly reminiscent of the CC Petite Syrah, which is still one of my fav Petites out there.
A great zin if you like them darker, and a bit less fruit forward.
Definitely more fruit is showing after 15-20m, and as it warms to room temp.
Tried alone and with Potato Leek soup.