Reviews & Ratings

2004 Elyse Petite Sirah

Winery: Elyse

Vintage: 2004

Wine Name/Vineyard:

Wine Category: Petite Sirah

Grape blend: Petite Sirah

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Rutherford

State or country: CA

Price: $35

Cases produced: unknown

KWG Score: 92.5 (based on 2 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Excellent (97.99-94)

Review date: October 15, 2006

Wine Review: This deep purple wine is very well balanced. This is a very big wine. This is a wonderful petite sirah that you must try. It finishes dry with a very long 30+ second finish. Bravo - Ken

Winemaker Notes: The 2004 Rutherford Petite Sirah is a wine whose deep, dark purple/black color honestly reflects its intensity and concentration of flavor. It has intoxicating aromas of dark black fruit, cola, coffee, dusty earth and violets. It is immense and broad on the palate, tasting of wild blackberries, espresso, soy sauce, bittersweet chocolate and spicy oak and vanilla. This wine is highly extracted with lengthy tannins and a long pleasing finish. Pair with strong cheeses, wild game, lamb shank or a nicely peppered strip steak. We have had the experience of it going equally well with deep, dark, rich chocolate concoctions. Enjoy with whatever, just enjoy! This wine is destined for aging a good 7 – 12 years. If drinking today, give it plenty of air.

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