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Stags' Leap Winery Petite Sirah 2016 Wine Review

Stags' Leap Winery Petite Sirah 2016

Stags' Leap Winery Petite Sirah 2016

Napa Valley, California, United States

Community Score:91/100

Community Reviews: 3

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Price: $60.95

Drink: 2019-2024

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 14.2%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Stags' Leap Winery

Agent: Mark Anthony Wine & Spirits

Natalie's Score: 92/100

So dark purple in the glass, this Petit Sirah is smoky and spicy with ripe dark berry aromas on the nose. Dry, full-bodied with a concentration of blackberry, blueberry, dried herbs, anise and a smattering of cracked black pepper flavours on the palate. Lovely soft smoky finish. Tannins are fine and this smoky Petit Sirah is well-balanced overall. Pair with full-bodied meaty game dishes.

Petite Sirah food pairings: venison, barbecued steak, pork tenderloin.

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This Stags' Leap Winery Petite Sirah 2016 was reviewed on December 22, 2020 by Natalie MacLean

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Pricing & Stock Information

  • AGLC
  • 433052

Reviews and Ratings

Jennifer Havers - WSET Level 3 rated this wine as 91/100 with the following review:

Beautiful, rich, and flavourful. Aromas of dark berry, smoke and a hint of graphite and warm spice. Full bodied and smooth, with medium acidity, tons of ripe dark berry, along with hints of vanilla, spice, and smoke. Enjoy with a roast beef dinner.
Napa Valley's Stags' Leap Winery 2016 Petit Sirah is actually a very full-bodied blend of 80% Petit Sirah with Syrah and Grenache grapes and a splash of Viognier and Carignan. Lifted and perfumed with fresh ripe blueberry, blackberry, savoury herbs, black pepper and cedar spice wrapped up in a veil of smoke. Tannins are firm. Decant two hours prior to pouring with a well-marbled ribeye steak or hold three more years in cellar. - Community Wine Reviews

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