Monte Rio Cellars Lodi Petite Sirah 2021

Organic

Finally, a Petite Sirah with character! This just might be the finest example of Petite Sirah in this price range. This is not an over-ripe, soulless wine but one of true character with a terroir element that is really hard to find. The wine displays a typical dark inky color with lively brambly fruit, slight blue fruit note, and integrated leather and spice elements. The tannins are chewy which help balance the fruit nicely. This is a terrific find!

Petite Sirah from two sites in Lodi AVA - Reese and Calvinco Vineyard. The vines range in age from 20-40 years, both vineyards are farmed organically and all fruit is hand harvested. 100% whole cluster, carbonic maceration in stainless steel before being pressed into both stainless steel and concrete to complete fermentation. All native yeasts. Matured for 10 months in neutral oak. 13% abv.