If you’re looking for a “wow” wine crowd-pleaser this holiday season, try winemaker Kristy Melton’s stunning Bootleg Prequel, a power-packed blend of Syrah and Petite Sirah that is sure to turn heads. Melton has done a beautiful job of taming the sometimes aggressive tannins of the Petite Sirah so you can enjoy the lush blueberry and blackberry fruit notes. Add a generous dose of wood spice and you have a winner.
Bootleg, Sonoma County (California) 2014
By Robert Whitley