Why write about a wine already sold out? Well, as the new kid on the block, Aver Family Vineyards is doing great things. But it is all in small lots. Their 2006 100% Estate grown Petite Sirah ‘Blessings’ is reason enough to get on their mailing list!
Rich and deep, this wine shows finesse with a lovely balance of dark cane fruit and acid. The tannins are firm, but well rounded. The finish is very long. One of the best expressions of this often poorly served grape in California. Just as Pinotage surprisingly found a home in the Lodi area, the Santa Clara Valley, a historically important wine growing area but lately overlooked, may be among a handful of places where Petite Sirah excels.
Check out the Aver Family!
WHO: Aver Family Vineyards
WHAT: Petite Sirah
WHERE: Santa Clara Valley, California
WHEN: 2006
HOW MUCH: $55 (Sold out)
