2015 Relic Petite Sirah Old Vines
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The inky purple-colored 2015 Petite Sirah Old Vines comes from vines planted in 1939 by Alfred Frediani, who still farms the property today. Aged 20 months in 50% new French oak and boasting fabulous notes of blueberries, blackberries, ground pepper, crushed rocks and graphite, this dense, full-bodied, unctuous effort is made in a pedal to the metal, blockbuster style, yet never seems heavy or over the top. 333 cases. Created in 2001 (where they were focused on Pinot Noir), Relic is owned by Mike Hirby and wife Schatzi Throckmorton. They’ve just completed work on a new winery and the 2015 vintage is the first vintage made all at the new facility.
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Jeb Dunnuck
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate
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Very deep garnet-purple colored, the 2015 Petite Sirah Old Vines delivers notes of cassis, blackberry preserves, black cherries compote, licorice and spice box plus a hint of mocha. Full-bodied, concentrated, rich and opulent, it has a chewy, appealingly rustic texture and great length.