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2002 Petite Sirah
Appellation:
California
Owner/Winemaker: Chris Bilbro
Release date: September 1, 2005
The ’02 Petite Sirah is, as
past vintages have foreshadowed, a huge wine. Mouthy,
full bodied, and gamey, it offers dense ripe black
fruit, earth, and minerals on the nose as well as
hints of tar, cocoa, and subtle toasty oak.
Broad mouth filling flavors of ripe blackberries
and blueberries abound on the palate followed by a
rich yet clean, lingering finish.
This wine can easily age for five years or more,
but the delicate fruit and approachable tannins make
it a tough one to stash away.
Blend: 88% Petite
Sirah
12% Syrah
Color: Deep dark ruby
Oak Aging: 12 months French oak
Aging Potential: 5 - 8 years
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