Deep, blackish purple in color, this is an intense sun-blocker full of dusty, teeth-staining tannins. By no means “petite,” our no-holds-barred, heavy-lifter has a complex and changing cologne of brawny blueberry black fruit, muscular mocha chocolate, vanilla roasted pecans and a touch of the very vineyard earth in which it was grown. It’s extremely intriguing with a wonderful depth to the finish. Petite Sirah is now firmly planted in Lodi’s entourage of powerful wines and we lay claim that you will find this vintage to be an eye-opener. me vintage year to create the balance and depth you will experience in the taste.