Reviews & Ratings

2006 Michael David Phillips Petite Sirah "Earthquake"

Winery: Michael David Phillips

Vintage: 2006

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Earthquake"

Wine Category: Petite Sirah

Grape blend: 90% Petite Sirah & 10% Cabernet Sauvignon

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Lodi

State or country: CA

Price: $28

Cases produced: 6,000

KWG Score: 89.5 (based on 2 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (89)

Review date: January 22, 2010

Wine Review: This very dark purple colored Petite from Lodi opens with a fragrant mulberry like bouquet with a hint of black currant. On the palate, this wine is full bodied, balanced and juicy. The flavor profile is a concentrated and ripe black currant with notes of black raspberry. There were also hints of vanilla oak detected. The finish is dry and its moderate tannins are well controlled and nicely prolonged. This wine would pair well with barbecue ribs. Enjoy – Ken

Winemaker Notes: Big, ripe dark berries leave just a hint of sweetness on the tongue with overtones of chocolate and tobacco. A long peppery finish follows. Ample tannins and substantial body make this one enormous and delicious swallow of wine.

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