92 Points - James Suckling
91 Points - Wine Enthusiast
90 Points - Wine Spectator
Several years of drought and low yields concentrated the intricacies on the palate, resulting in something we can only describe as profound. This vintage, and the wine's aging, has shown quality evolution over time and will continue to improve in the bottle. Enjoy now through 2032.
Pair with anything from the meat aisle, from Beef Lasagne, Moroccan Beef Stew, Polenta with Sausage, Drunken Steak with Shiitake Mushrooms and more.
VARIETAL
Petite Sirah is loved for its extraordinary deep color and full-bodied flavors of blueberry, chocolate, plums and black pepper. Despite its popularity, Petite Sirah is an exceptionally rare grape, with very little planted worldwide. Grown mainly in California, it's great for adding depth and richness to Zinfandel and other varietals, on its own if offers up powerful fruit and a complex spice profile.
ESTATE VINEYARDS
Located just south of Healdsburg, Foppiano Vineyards sits on 160 acres in the acclaimed Russian River Valley. Cool morning fog and warm summer days create an ideal microclimate for grape growing. The Foppiano family has been producing world class fruit on this land since its purchase in 1896. Today, the vineyards are planted to Petite Sirah, Zinfandel, and Sauvignon Blanc on the warmer bench lands, and Pinot Noir and Chardonnay on the cooler land close to the Russian River.
COOPERAGE
24 months in new, once-used and neutral French and American oak.
Vintage: 2021
Wine Type: Red Wine
Varietal: Petite Sirah
Appellation: Russian River Valley, Sonoma County
Harvest Date: September 11 th - October 2nd 2021
Aging: 24 months in new, once-used and neutral French and American oak
Bottling Date: November 2024
pH: 3.66
TA: 0.61 g/100ml
Alcohol: 14.7%
Gold Medal
Generously packed with black cherry, cola, cassis, and plum that all intermingle together in a creamy, velvety texture with great layering, finishing with delightful notes of oak and spice. Persistent, well-defined structure, wonderfully balanced.
90 Points
Rich and voluptuous with ripe raspberry, cherry, and plum, layered with hints of lavender, fig compote, and exotic spice. Concentrated and complex, the palate is a balanced interplay cocoa, and a hint of espresso, creating both richness and intrigue. Vibrant acidity and silky tannins that contribute heft and length that coat the palate with luscious ripeness that keeps on giving.
94 Points
A classic expression of coastal influenced Chardonnay with aromas of honey, apple chutney, lime blossom, and gentle Indian spice box undertones. A big juicy entry on the palate, showing a silky texture with excellent tension and structure, ending with a complex, layered finish.
Exceptional!
Reddish-purple in color with aromas of blackberry, plum, pomegranate, herbs de Provence, and licorice. The palate is full, structured and balanced with blackberry, currant, black cherry, cassis, and licorice that carries through, with notes of black pepper, mocha and chocolate. Very long, spicy, with a fruit-driven finish. Great aging potential.
Gold Medal
Light pink in color with aromas of watermelon, cranberry, orange rind, and fresh spring flowers that leap from the glass. The palate offers more peach, strawberry, and melon, with an intriguing note of rose and hibiscus. It's crisp with just the perfect hint of red fruit, and delicate whisper of strawberry that gives goosebumps.
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