Not drinking/buying much PS these days and haven't had one in quite a while. The oak monster is definitely there on the nose blended with some cherry pie and a slight whiff of smoke. This is about as rich and inky as they come in the glass...still haven't tasted it. Okay here I go. I am somewhat surprised that the tannins are so mellowed out giving way to a silky feel on the palate. There are some tart cherry notes, vanilla, oak, and a slight cola finish. Just enough acidity to hold it all together. Very nice PS. A little heavy on the oak but otherwise a great effort and in its prime.
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It was great while it lasted. At some point after the last bottle is consumed, you start to reflect. Only good thoughts and memories came from these 6 bottles. No tears, just move on--as this was one of the best ever.
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Another home run Petite Sirah by Vincent Arroyo. Still very youthful with juicy and brambly black fruit, wild rose, lavender, forest floor, cedar, black pepper and a moderate length, but pleasant juicy finish. Went incredibly well with our teriyaki bone-in pork chops. This can sit easily for another 5 years.
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6/4/2021 - 1961Vintage Likes this wine: 93 Points
Love the complexity. Could have used a decant. Was better day two.
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3/29/2021 - Tannic Monster Likes this wine: 91 Points
Not drinking/buying much PS these days and haven't had one in quite a while. The oak monster is definitely there on the nose blended with some cherry pie and a slight whiff of smoke. This is about as rich and inky as they come in the glass...still haven't tasted it. Okay here I go. I am somewhat surprised that the tannins are so mellowed out giving way to a silky feel on the palate. There are some tart cherry notes, vanilla, oak, and a slight cola finish. Just enough acidity to hold it all together. Very nice PS. A little heavy on the oak but otherwise a great effort and in its prime.
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5/4/2019 - Paul from the Oblong Table Likes this wine: 92 Points
It was great while it lasted. At some point after the last bottle is consumed, you start to reflect. Only good thoughts and memories came from these 6 bottles. No tears, just move on--as this was one of the best ever.
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4/18/2019 - Bob in NC Likes this wine: 92 Points
This 2010 is really in a great place right now. Went wonderfully with our charcoal cooked teriyaki bone-in pork chops - a daring but fabulous pairing.
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4/22/2018 - Bob in NC Likes this wine: 92 Points
Another home run Petite Sirah by Vincent Arroyo. Still very youthful with juicy and brambly black fruit, wild rose, lavender, forest floor, cedar, black pepper and a moderate length, but pleasant juicy finish. Went incredibly well with our teriyaki bone-in pork chops. This can sit easily for another 5 years.
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