Reviews & Ratings

2009 Carol Shelton Petite Sirah "Florence Vineyard"

Winery: Carol Shelton

Vintage: 2009

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Florence Vineyard"

Wine Category: Petite Sirah

Grape blend: 97% Petite Sirah & 3% Zinfandel

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Dry Creek Valley

State or country: CA

Price: $40

Cases produced: 112

KWG Score: 91 (based on 1 review)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (91)

Review date: February 20, 2015

Wine Review: This midnight purple colored Petite Sirah from Carol Shelton is a fruit bomb. It opens with an inviting black raspberry bouquet with a hint of blackberry. On the palate, this wine is full bodied, balanced, juicy and full of life. The flavor profile is a tasty ripe blackberry and black licorice blend with hints of blueberry, black raspberry and oak. The finish is dry and its fruit flavors and mild tannins fade away nicely. This Petite Sirah is food friendly and would pair well with braised short ribs. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: Inky blue-purple in color, lively black peppery spice on deep blue-blackberry fruit. Cedary oak spice, very dark chocolate, bit of warm vanilla at finish, structured tannins for aging.

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