Optio Vineyards Aer 2023, Paso Robles, California Dark inky in color with a short purple rim. Strong nose of blackberries, black currants, cooked plums, cedar, vanilla, licorice, tobacco, coffee, dried figs, spices, chocolates, black pepper and light herbs. Full-bodied and smooth with medium acidity and long legs. Dry and very fruity on the palate with black currants, blackberries, black plums, cooked cherries, spices, cedar, licorice, chocolates, tobacco, herbs and peppercorn. Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries. This is a delicious Petite Sirah/Tempranillo blend from Paso Robles. Elegant, spicy and smooth. Complex, bold and entertaining. Tangy and interesting. Drinking very nicely right out of the bottle with lots of Petite Sirah notes. As it opens up, the Tempranillo shows up. Really loved the nose after 3 hours of airtime. Delicious now, and will continue to age nicely in the next 7 to 10 years. Good by itself as a sipping wine or with food. Paired very nicely with Havarti cheese. A blend of 50% Petite Sirah, 40% Tempranillo and 10% Mourvedre. 15.3% alcohol by volume. 92 points. $62.

Optio Vineyards Aer 2023, Paso Robles, California

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Patland Estate Vineyards D'Oro 2015, Napa Valley, California Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim. Beautiful nose of black currants, blackberries, black plums, cooked cherries, dried fruits, sweet figs, raisins, Indian spices, cedar, vanilla, chocolates, light peppercorn and herbs. Full-bodied and elegant with high acidity. Sweet on the palate with blackberries, black plums, raisins, dried figs, vanilla, cedar, cola, cooked cherries, chocolates, tobacco, herbs, spices, light earth and peppercorn. Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries. This 11 year fortified wine from Napa Valley is drinking beautifully now. Rich, extracted and complex. Showing good balance with a great mouthfeel. Good right out of the bottle, and better with some air time, when the beautiful nose shows up. A great dessert wine to sip on by itself. 100% Petite Sirah grapes were aged in French oak barrels for 20 months. A small production of less than 2,200 bottles. 20% alcohol by volume. 94 points. $80 (375ml).

Patland Estate Vineyards D'Oro 2015, Napa Valley, California

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7 Stellar Petite Sirah Wines to Buy Right Now Petite Sirah isn't the most respected grape, but it makes big, fruity, and deeply concentrated reds. Here are seven of the best bottles on the market.

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The Prisoner Wine Company Napa Valley Red 2016, California Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim. Strong nose of black fruits with cedar, vanilla, leather, spices, earth, chocolates and black pepper. Full-bodied with medium acidity and long legs. Dry and very fruity on the palate with black currants, black plums, blackberries, cooked cherries, light green vegetables, spices, pencil lead and peppercorn. Long finish with soft tannins and tangy cherries. This 10 year old red blend from California is still drinking beautifully. Complex and interesting. Nice to see that it aged nicely. Showing slight RS on the palate, but I can live with that. Easy drinking and good by itself as a sipping wine. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah, Syrah and Charbono. 15.2% alcohol by volume. 92 points. $60.

The Prisoner Wine Company Napa Valley Red 2016, California

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Starfield Vineyards The Miner's Inch 2023, El Dorado, California Purplish in color with medium plus intensity. Strong nose of red and blue fruits with light wood, mediterranean spices, earth, oregano, light vegetables, rhubarb and black pepper. Medium plus in body with medium acidity. Dry on the palate with black currants, plums, sweet cherries, earth, chocolates, tobacco leaf, herbs, light oak, black tea, vegetables and peppercorn. Tangy on the finish with fine grained tannins. This tasty red blend from California is complex and fruit forward, with enough earth notes to round it up. Nicely balanced and easy drinking right out of the bottle, with a very interesting nose. Showing nice complexity already, and enjoyable even by itself. Feels like a Cotes du Rhône red. Very interesting out of California. Good right out of the bottle, and gets more complex after 30 minutes of airtime. Good by itself or with food, and a good party wine too. I gave it a light chill, and had it by the pool. Paired very nicely with my Italian Prosciutto and crackers. A blend of 30% Grenache, 17% Aglianico, 14% petite Sirah, 14% Tempranillo, 9% Cinsault, 9% Mourvedre, 4% Roussanne and 3% Counoise. Aged in (23% new) French Oak barrels for 18 months. A small production of only 2,500 bottles. 14.2% alcohol by volume. 90 points. $38.

Starfield Vineyards The Miner's Inch 2023, El Dorado, California

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Optio Vineyards Paso Robles Petite Sirah 2023, California Inky in color with a short reddish rim. Strong nose of blackberries, cooked plums, sweet cherries, light cedar, red candy, spices, chocolates and black pepper. Full bodied and soft, with medium acidity and long legs. Dry on the palate and very fruity with blackberries, black currants, plums, cherries, chocolates, light oak, coffee, spices, licorice, dried figs and light tobacco leaf. Tangy finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries. This young Petite Sirah from Paso Robles is starting to drink very nicely now. Elegant and rich. Fruit forward and extracted. I've had a few vintages of this wine and it is very consistent. Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel. Complex and interesting. Good right out of the bottle, and better with airtime. Showing a teeth staining color, tangy, spicy and entertaining. Will continue to age nicely in the next 5 to 7 years. A good sipping wine that will also pair nicely with BBQ Meats. Paired nicely with my Italian peppercorn Salami. 100% Petite Sirah grapes were aged for 16 months in (28% new) French Oak barrels. A tiny production of only 900 bottles. 14.5% alcohol by volume. 91 points. $65.

Optio Vineyards Paso Robles Petite Sirah 2023, California

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Purple in color with a wide reddish rim. Pretty nose of black fruits with wood, licorice and chocolate notes. Full-bodied and elegant, with medium acidity and long legs. Dry and fruity on the palate with black currants, black plums, blackberries, earth, light oak, spices, chocolates, coffee, licorice, tobacco leaf, herbs and peppercorn. Medium finish with fine grained tannins and cherries. This 5 year old Cabernet Sauvignon from Paso Robles is tasty and still drinking very nicely. Nicely balanced and elegant. Complex and interesting. Peaking now, and will drink nicely in the next couple of years. Easy drinking and good by itself or with food. A good party wine too. A blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Syrah and 5% Petite Sirah. 14.5% alcohol by volume. 90 points. $18.

True Myth Wines Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, California

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Ruby in color with a wide reddish rim. Strong fruity nose with cedar and chocolate notes. Full-bodied and smooth with medium minus acidity. Dry to off dry on the palate with blackberries, black plums, cooked cherries, dried fruits, chocolates, cedar, light vanilla, licorice, tobacco and light earth. Short finish with soft tannins and cherries. This California red blend from the Wagner family is easy drinking and good by itself. A nice party wine. A blend of Zinfandel, Petite Sirah and Cabernet Sauvignon. 14.5% alcohol by volume. 87 Points. $19.

Conundrum Wines Red Wine 2022, California

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Dark ruby in color. Fruity nose of black currants, plums, cooked cherries and chocolates notes. Medium plus in body with medium acidity. Dry and very fruity on the palate with black currants, blackberries, plums, cooked cherries, tobacco leaf, herbs, caramel and black pepper. Medium length on the finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries. This young Grenache blend from California is drinking very nicely now. Nicely balanced and elegant. Complex and easy drinking. Good right out of the bottle, and better with some airtime. I used to love this wine years ago and haven't tried it in 5 years. It's not that exciting to me anymore, but still good. A nice sipping wine that will also pair nicely with a burger. A blend of Grenache, Syrah and Petite Sirah. Aged for 10 months in (30% new) French Oak barrels. 15.3% alcohol by volume. 90 points. $40.

Orin Swift Cellars Abstract 2023, California

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Purple in color with a purplish rim. Fruity nose with black fruits, toasted oak, licorice, Indian spices and chocolate notes. Full-bodied with medium acidity and long legs. Dry on the palate with blueberries, black currants, cooked plums, cedar, tobacco leaf, light earth, herbs, chocolates, spices, coffee and peppercorn. Tangy on the finish with soft tannins and raspberries. This 8 year old Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley is elegant and smooth. Soft and complex. Fruit forward and easy drinking. I had this vintage 4 years ago, and it is showing more complexity now. Good right out of the bottle, and good by itself as a sipping wine. A blend of 95% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Petite Sirah. 13.4% alcohol by volume. 91 points. $45.

7 Cellars Winery Elway's Reserve Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, California

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1467 Cellars Calesa Vineyard Pinot Noir 2023, Petaluma Gap, California Ruby in color with medium intensity, and a wide reddish rim. Beautiful nose of cherries, blueberries, raspberries, earth, light wood, spices, dark chocolates, herbs, black pepper, light vegetables and green tea. Medium plus in body with medium acidity. Dry on the palate with fresh cherries, currants, light wood, spices, earth, light cola, peppercorn, herbs, black tea, light vegetables and dark chocolates. Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries. This young Pinot Noir from Sonoma County is already drinking very nicely. Elegant and nicely balanced. Complex and interesting. This Single Vineyard Pinot Noir is really tasty right out of the bottle. Very approachable, and better after an hour of airtime when more complexity comes in, especially on the nose. Needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly, and has good potential to become a 93+ point wine. A great sipping wine that will pair nicely with food too. I gave it a light chill, and paired it with a cheese board. A blend of 95% Pinot Noir and 5% Petite Sirah. Aged in French oak barrels. A small production of only 6 barrels. 14.2% alcohol by volume. 91 points. $50.

1467 Cellars Calesa Vineyard Pinot Noir 2023, Petaluma Gap, California

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Inky in color with a short purple rim. Strong nose and full bodied with medium minus acidity. Showing blackberries, sweet plums, cooked cherries, chocolates, coffee, peppercorn, licorice, light cedar, vanilla and spices. This 9 year old Petite Sirah from California is still drinking nicely and good right out of the bottle. Extracted and very fruity, with some RS on the palate. In your face kind of wine. Showing nice complexity at this point. Rich with lots of chocolate notes. A nice sipping wine and good for parties. 14.6% alcohol by volume. 91 points. $75.

Caymus Vineyards Caymus-Suisun Grand Durif 2016, California

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Balverne Estate Forever Wild Russian River Valley Zinfandel 2021, Sonoma County, California Ruby in color with a wide reddish rim, and medium plus intensity. Fruity nose of red and blue fruits with red candy, light wood, spices, chocolates and black pepper. Medium plus in body with medium acidity. Dry on the palate with red currants, red cherries, light oak, peppercorn, light wood, spices, coffee, dark chocolates, earth, light vegetables and tobacco leaf. Short finish with soft tannins and tangy raspberries. This is an easy drinking Zinfandel from Russian River Valley. Fruit forward with nice complexity. Nicely balanced with a soft mouthfeel. Earthy, with lots of red fruits, and surprisingly unlike a typical California Zinfandel. Good right out of the bottle, and good by itself or with food. A good party wine too. A blend of 83% Zinfandel, 8% Mourvedre, 5% Grenache and 4% Petite Sirah. Aged for 6 months in oak barrels. A small production of only 265 cases. 14.3% alcohol by volume. 89 points. $30.

Balverne Estate Forever Wild Russian River Valley Zinfandel 2021, Sonoma County, California

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#kosherWineSunday Inky in color with a short purple rim. Not showing age at all. Fruity nose of blackberries, black plums, cedar, tobacco, chocolates, coffee, cola, vanilla, licorice and spices. Full-bodied, bold and smooth, with medium acidity and long legs. Dry and very fruity on the palate with black currants, black plums, blackberries, licorice, chocolates, cedar, tobacco, spices, light earth and herbs. Long finish with fine grained tannins and cherries. This is a delicious Syrah blend from Israel. Rich and extracted. Fruit forward and elegant. This 6 year old is showing a soft mouthfeel, and in your face kind of wine. Nicely balanced with nice complexity. Good right out of the bottle and easy drinking. Good by itself as a sipping wine. A blend of 85% Syrah, 12% Petite Sirah and 3% Petit Verdot. Aged in French oak barrels for 14 months. Kosher and not Mevushal. 14.6% alcohol by volume. 92 points. $55.

Nana Estate Cassiopeia 2019, Israel

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Dark ruby in color with a reddish rim. Fruity nose and medium plus in body with medium acidity. Dry on the palate with nice complexity. Showing blackberries, sweet plums, cooked cherries, cedar, spices, licorice, vanilla, chocolates, coffee, peppercorn, light earth and herbs. Long finish with fine grained tannins and cherries. This 10 year old red blend from Napa Valley is still drinking beautifully. Elegant and robust. Smooth and extracted. Feels a tad flat as it opens up, but very tasty. Will not get better from this point on, so drink up. A delicious sipping wine. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah, Syrah and Zinfandel. 14.8% alcohol by volume. 92 points. $50 (at release).

D'Avino Vineyard Sequum Mixt Napa Valley Red Wine 2015, California

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Inky in color with a short reddish rim. Strong nose of blackberries, blueberries, cooked cherries, black plums, light oak, vanilla, dark chocolates, espresso, mocha, dried figs and spices. Full bodied with medium acidity and long legs. Dry and fruit forward on the palate with blueberries, black plums, cooked cherries, oak, vanilla, spices, herbs, dark chocolates, peppercorn and black tea. Tangy finish with fine grained tannins and cherries. This 5-year-old Petit Sirah from Paso Robles is drinking very nicely now. Fruit forward and complex. rich, and 'In your face' kind of wine. Good right out of the bottle, and much better after 90 minutes of airtime, when the pretty nose shows up. This Single Vineyard Petite Sirah is drinking at its peak now, and will continue to drink nicely in the next few years. 100% Petite Sirah grapes were aged in (50% new) oak barrels for 17 months. A tiny production of only 660 bottles. 14.5% alcohol by volume. 91 points. $55.

Optio Vineyards La Mar Vineyard Petite Sirah 2020, Paso Robles, California

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Certified Historic Vineyard, south side of Mokelumne River-Lodi AVA. #oldvines #carignan #alicantebouschet #petitesirah #ownrooted #randycaparosophotography #historicvineyard

Ruby in color with a wide reddish/brick rim. Fruit forward on the nose and medium plus in body with medium acidity. Dry on the palate with nice complexity. Showing sweet cherries, raspberries, blueberries, black currants, plums, chocolates, light oak, earth, cola, herbs, spices, light vanilla, licorice, peppercorn and tobacco leaf. Nice tangy finish with soft tannins. This 6-year-old Zinfandel blend from Sonoma County is drinking at its peak. Spicy and fruit forward. Elegant and juicy. Great right out of the bottle, but even better after a few hours of air, when the complexity really comes to life. The alcohol is very nicely integrated by now. Easy drinking and nicely balanced. A great sipping wine. 14.5% alcohol by volume. 91 points. $35.

Ridge Vineyards Three Valleys 2019, Sonoma County, California

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Deep purple in color with a short purple rim. Sweet and very fruity on the nose. Full-bodied and bold with medium minus acidity and long legs. Dry on the palate and very fruity, with nice complexity. Showing blackberries, cooked prunes, cedar, vanilla, licorice, spices, dried figs, raisins, chocolates, light earth, bitter herbs and light barnyard. Sweet finish with fine grained tannins. This 9 year old Petite Sirah from California is enjoyable by itself or with food. Elegant and smooth. Fruit forward and robust. Very much in your face kind of wine, although, I expected it to calm down by now. Feels more like a California Syrah at this point. 14.6% alcohol by volume. 91 points. $60.

Caymus-Suisun Grand Durif 2016, California

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Ruby in color with a wide reddish rim. Fruity nose, and medium plus in body with medium acidity. Dry on the palate and easy drinking. Showing raspberries, plums, cooked cherries, spices, oak, licorice, coffee, dark chocolates, earth, tobacco leaf, herbs and black pepper. Soft tannins on the finish with cherries and raspberries. This is a very tasty red blend from Israel. Soft and elegant. Tangy and interesting. I had this vintage 2 years ago, and it is drinking better now. Showing nice complexity at this point. Peaking now, and will continue to drink nicely in the next few years. Good right out of the bottle, and better after 90 minutes of airtime. Wine Enthusiasts 92 points. Good by itself or with food. A blend of Grenache, Syrah, Petite Sirah and Petit Verdot. Aged for 16 months in mostly used French oak barrels. Kosher and unfiltered. 14% alcohol by volume. 91 points. $53.

Ghito Winery Adom Red 2018, Israel

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Dark inky in color with a short reddish rim. Fruity nose with black currants, black plums, stewed cherries, raisins, dried figs, light cedar, licorice, chocolates, coffee and black pepper. Full bodied with medium acidity and long legs. Dry and fruit forward on the palate with sweet cherries, raspberries, spices, light oak, licorice, spices, chocolates, tobacco, herbs, light earth, light vegetables and black tea. Tangy finish with fine grained tannins and raspberries. This 7-year-old Petite Sirah from Mendocino County is still drinking nicely, but will not last for long. Fruit forward and rich. Elegant and extracted. Good by itself and good right out of the bottle. Gets earthier as it opens up (30 minutes) with lots of earth and vegetable notes. Tangy and interesting. 14.5% alcohol by volume. 91 points. $40.

Theopolis Vineyards Petite Sirah 2018, California

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A lovely Petite Sirah. Tannic yet not astringent. Ripe yet not sweet. Structured yet easy to drink. A perfect match to seared Ribeyes. #wine #winetasting #sommelier #petitesirah #californiawine

Dark purple in color with a reddish rim. Full-bodied, bold and smooth. Dry to off dry on the palate with nice complexity. Showing black fruits with cedar, vanilla, leather, spices, tobacco, chocolates, coffee and peppercorn. Medium plus on the finish with fine grained tannins and cherries. This 7 year old Petite Sirah from California is drinking at its peak right now, and will continue to drink nicely in the next few years. This Single Vineyard is rich and extracted. Fruit forward and concentrated. Feels like an Orin Swift type of wine. Good right out of the bottle and good by itself as a sipping wine. 15% alcohol by volume. 91 points. $35.

Jeff Runquist R Salmon Vineyard Petite Sirah 2018, California

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Thurston Wolfe Dr. Wolfe Family Red 2022, Horse Haven Hills, Washington State Ruby in color with a wide reddish rim, and medium plus intensity. Fruity nose of sweet raspberries, cherries, tobacco, light wood, herbs, spices, black pepper and chocolates. Medium plus in body with medium acidity and long legs. Dry and fruity on the palate with blackberries, black currants, plums, cooked cherries, oak, light vanilla, tobacco, chocolates, licorice and peppercorn. Long tangy finish with soft tannins and raspberries. This Zinfandel/ Petite Sirah blend from Washington State is drinking very nicely right out of the bottle. Spicy and fruit forward. Juicy and elegant. Already showing nice complexity. Nicely balanced, and not cloying at all, which was a great surprise. Delivers more than its price point, and drinks like a $35 California Cabernet. Interesting stuff. Easy drinking and good by itself as a sipping wine. I paired it with a charcuterie board of meats and cheeses. Went really well with prosciutto, and will also pair nicely with a burger. A blend of 51% Zinfandel, 38% Petite Sirah and 11% Lemberger. Aged in French and American Oak barrels for 26 months. 14.5% alcohol by volume. 91 points. $18.

Thurston Wolfe Dr. Wolfe Family Red 2022, Horse Haven Hills, Washington State

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Deep purple in color with a wide reddish rim. Strong nose of black fruits, chocolates, cooked raisins, alcohol and coffee notes. Full bodied and elegant with medium acidity and long legs. Very fruity on the palate with cooked plums, cherries, blackberries, dried figs, black pepper, raisins, light cedar, chocolates, herbs, spices and light vegetables. Tangy finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries. This 10-year-old Lodi Petite Sirah is still drinking nicely, but is giving Amarone vibes. Good right out of the bottle, and better after 30 minutes of airtime. Still very enjoyable, but I wish I would have opened it a couple of years ago. The high alcohol is very noticeable at this point. Showing nice complexity at this point, but it's not fully balanced. It's a very nice sipping wine, though. Grapes are hand-picked. Aged in American Oak barrels for 10 months. 14.5% alcohol by volume. 91 points. $22 (at release).

E2 Family Winery HW Petite Sirah 2015, Lodi, California

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Pestoni Family Mountain Vineyard Petite Sirah 2018,California

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Deep purple in color with a wide purplish rim. Fruity nose of black currants, plums, cooked cherries, spices, oak, licorice, chocolates, tobacco, herbs, and light vegetables. Medium-plus in body with medium acidity and long legs. Dry on the palate with blackberries, plums, stewed cherries, oak, licorice, light vanilla, tobacco, peppercorn, espresso, chocolates, light earth, and herbs. Tangy finish with medium tannins and tangy raspberries. This young Cabernet Sauvignon from Paso Robles is starting to drink nicely. Fruit forward with nice complexity. The alcohol is still noticeable, but will get more integrated with more time in the bottle. Spicy and entertaining with good structure. Good right out of the bottle, and much better after 2 hours in the decanter. Still young, and needs a couple of years in the bottle to mature properly. Will continue to age nicely over the next 5 to 7 years. Nicely balanced and good by itself as a sipping wine. A blend of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Petite Sirah and 5% Merlot. Aged for 15 months in (35% new) French oak barrels. 14.5% alcohol by volume. 91 points. $30.

Postmark Wines Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon 2022, California

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Very pretty color of ruby with medium intensity and a wide reddish rim. Pretty nose with nice complexity. Medium plus in body with medium acidity. Dry on the palate and complex. Showing red and black fruits with wood, light licorice, spices, chocolates, tobacco and herbs. Nice finish with soft tannins and cherries. This 6 year old Zinfandel based Red blend from Sonoma County is drinking at its peak, and will continue to drink nicely in the next few years. Elegant and fruit forward. Nicely balanced and soft with a nice mouthfeel. Showing nice complexity at this point. Wine Enthusiasts 90 points. Wine Spectator 93 points. Easy drinking and good by itself as a sipping wine. A blend of 73% Zinfandel, 13% Petite Sirah, 10% Carignan, 3% Mataro and 1% Alicante Bouschet. 14.5% alcohol by volume. 91 points. $35.

Ridge Vineyards Three Valleys Sonoma County Red Blend 2019, California

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