2023 Petite Sirah

A long, relatively cool and even growing season in 2023 has produced a remarkable Petite Sirah which, perhaps uncharacteristically, is defined more by its depth and complexity than any bombastic fruit or powerful structure.

The nose shows an array of familiar aromas for our Petite huckleberry and blueberry coulis, green walnut musk, baking spices but rather than jumping out of the glass like a ripe summer fruit, they read as more demure and sophisticated; there is an interwoven aspect that brings intricacy and poise. The palate clocks in an honest 14.0% alcohol restrained for this grape which brings a mouthfeel slightly less dense and chewy than warmer years, and more able to showcase nuance in the flavors of dark berries, dried orange, pepper and anise. Juicy acidity buoys the finish, and the wines overall balance suggests quite a long life exciting stuff! -GH


100% Petite Sirah
14.0% Alcohol
TA 6.4 g/l
3.45 pH


Grapes are certified organic (CCOF).
Fermentation is initiated spontaneously without the addition of
commercial yeast or malolactic bacteria.