A perfect 10 Saturday Splurge! We review the Jeff Runquist Petite Sirah.
100% Petite Sirah from the Salman Vineyard in Clarksburg, California. The wine spends time in 100% French oak and just 2,042 cases were produced.
Sample submitted for review. The wine has an SRP of $28 (Saturday Splurge) and can be found for around $25.
Joe & Enver Salman - Growers
Jeff Runquist - VintnerThe Salman Vineyard produces exceptional wine with intense color and deep rich flavors.
Produced & Bottled by Jeff Runquist Wines
15.2% Alcohol
The 2017 Jeff Runquist Petite Sirah begins with a very pleasing aroma of vanilla, caramel and spice plus some dark berry fruit.
Taking a sip reveals blackberry, black currant, tannic goodness with quite a bit of oak influence. Smooth with a substantial mouthfeel, this full-bodied wine has fantastic depth of flavor. This is some absolutely delicious Petite Sirah.
It ends with a wonderful, dry, grippy, long finish. I've run out of superlatives to describe this one but needless to say it gets a perfect 10 on our Taste Rating scale. Is this an under-appreciated grape or what?
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