Winemaker Jim Hart’s connections in Southern California lead to some pretty exciting wines, like this tasty Petite Sirah. Not at all overwrought, it focuses on freshness and a mix of black and red fruit, with gentle oak spice adding interest. Long, supple — beautiful. A Double Gold Award winner at the 2019 Toast of the Coast International Wine Competition.
Volcan Mountain Winery, Temecula Valley (California) Petite Sirah 2016
By Rich Cook