Robert Foley, Petite Sirah, Napa Valley 2004

Opaque purple.

Great, fresh, deep, blue and black fruit, fresh earth nose with sexy oak backing it all up. Aussie-esque.

Incredibly round and mouthfilling for Petite, initially, then tannin kicks in, and they are a bit abrasive at present. Fruit is all about blackberry pie-filling. Long, despite tannin, which is actually well-mannered for a Petite this concentrated.


Day 4 - Absolutely black. Flamboyant nose - coconut, oak spice, pepper, fresh earth and blackberry coulis.
Fat in the mouth now, at least initially. Then slightly aggressive tannin kicks in, as does a bit of heat. A wild thing.

14.5% alcohol on label.

$75