Peterson 2002 Petite Sirah

Peterson 2002 Petite Sirah

- Overall rating
blackberry • vanilla • coffee • mocha • oak • earthy • herbal • petite sirah • red
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From the Winery

The West Vineyard is an 80-year-old dry-farmed, head trained Zinfandel vineyard that is the source for our Tradizionale Zinfandel. I worked with the grower Tom West on a more recent planting in the vineyard that has become the source of our Petite Sirah, as well as some younger vine Zinfandel for our Dry Creek blend. The West Vineyard sits a little above the valley floor on the benchland of Dry Creek Valley. The soil at the West Vineyard has a larger percentage of clay and gravel resulting in lower yields of intensely flavored and balanced fruit. --Fred Peterson

Tasting Notes

Our '02 Petite Sirah hits the ground running with robust aromas and flavors that punch on through to the finish. The deep inky color lures you in and the aromas -- brambly and spicy, with herbal notes and rustic earthy essence -- lead you on. The rich berry and vanilla flavors are framed in a balanced yet powerful structure of tannin, oak and acid. The midpalate reveals coffee and blackberry followed by a long mocha and fruit-driven finish. This rough-hewn wine deserves a hearty meal or cheese course to show its true merits.

Composition 75% Petite Sirah, West Vineyard
17% Mourvedre, Norton Ranch
5% Syrah, Bradford Mountain
2% Zinfandel, West Vineyard
1% Carignane, Tollini Vineyard
Appellation Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County
Harvested September 25, 2002 (Petite Sirah)
September 27, 2002 (Mourvedre)
September 21, 2002 (Syrah)
September 20, 2002 (Zinfandel)
October 11, 2002 (Carignane)
Alcohol 13.7%
pH 3.62
TA 0.62g/100ml
Aged for 21 months
Aged in 75% new American oak
25% 1-2 older French oak
Bottled June 18, 2004
Production 200 cases
Released April 2006
Member Reviews
Moose
Moose
Nov 29, 2006, 7:01 PM
Medium red color. Weak aroma intensity. Medium dry. A bit tart. Moderate flavor.
Cindy R
Cindy R
Nov 29, 2006, 6:52 PM
Deep ruby, aromatic, medium heavy body. Medium tannins. Moderate intensity -- can handle stronger flavored foods and cheeses. Long finish.
Don-R
Don-R
Nov 29, 2006, 6:47 PM
A ruby-colored red with a medium heavy body. Low tannins with a rich luscious texture, the wine exhibited a dry finish. Very pleasant wine, ready now.
dougv
dougv
Nov 29, 2006, 6:34 PM
Full body, mellow, low in tannins.
Reza Mirmesdagh
Reza Mirmesdagh
Nov 29, 2006, 6:04 PM
Aroma is sweet, with tones of berries and spice. Taste is dry and fruity at the same time. This is a great wine for cream-based pasta or lamb dishes.
ChuckG
ChuckG
Nov 29, 2006, 5:56 PM
Medium body, medium tannins. Straightforward. A good wine.
mia maes
mia maes
Nov 29, 2006, 5:39 PM
Exquisite color! Intriguing noses that makes you want to explore this type of grape even further. Finish reminded me of coffee.
jzader
The full-bodied higher-end cousin to Peterson's exc...
jzader
Nov 14, 2006, 5:27 PM
The full-bodied higher-end cousin to Peterson's excellent Zero Manipulation. I typically have a hard time with full-bodied reds, but this one's flavor "popped" enough that it was hard to put down my glass for good. And anything that makes me think of the Zero...