Good Petite Sirah is generally not for the faint of heart, but those of us who love it think that the bigger and bolder the better. This offering from Edmeades has all the requisite intensity and firm tannins to show off its juicy blueberry and other dark fruit flavors, but it also has a kinder, gentler side. Even non-Petite Sirah fans will love this unexpected showing of finesse and elegance.
Edmeades, Mendocino County (California) Petite Sirah 2013
By Marguerite Thomas