This is an unusual blend for Australia but Zonte’s Footstep nails it. They’ve managed to tame the aggressive tannins of the petite sirah grape and the combination of petite with syrah in this expression soars. Loads of blueberry and red-fruit notes, spicy, with impressive length and a very long finish. A stunning wine. Also a platinum award-winner at the 2018 San Diego International Wine & Spirits Challenge.
Zonte’s Footstep, McLaren Vale (Australia) Shiraz Petite Sirah 2015
By Robert Whitley