Description

Tasting Notes

As the inaugural vintage of Cholame Vineyard’s Petite Sirah, the 2016’s nose expresses characteristics reminiscent of wild blueberries, spice, cigar box and violets with a strikingly brimming  palate laden with overtones of dark berries, plums, currants, dark chocolate, a hint of vanilla cinnamon and  espresso all creating a pronounced mid-palate while cascading into the vigorous finish punctuated with bold tannins  creating a perfect backdrop to Standing Rib, Rack of Lamb, seared Portobello or Chanterelle mushrooms, grilled eggplant as well as sharp cheddar, smokey blue or goat gouda cheeses.  Will cellar easily through 2025.

Awards

2016 PETITE SIRAH

2019 New York World Wine Competition – “Best in Class” & Double Gold
2019 Central Coast Wine Competition – Gold
2019 LA International Wine Competition – Silver
2019 California State Fair – Silver

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