Reviews & Ratings

2008 Chronic Cellars Petite Sirah "Suite Petite"

Winery: Chronic Cellars

Vintage: 2008

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Suite Petite"

Wine Category: Petite Sirah

Grape blend: 100% Petite Sirah

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Paso Robles

State or country: CA

Price: $30

Cases produced: 113

KWG Score: 91 (based on 1 review)

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

Review date: August 11, 2010

Wine Review: The boys from Chronic Cellars have done it again. They came up with another winner. This offering, "Suite Petite" just won our recent blind tasting of Petite Sirahs. It is opaque and almost pitch black in color. It opens with a smoky oak and blackberry bouquet. In the mouth, this wine is full bodied, balanced, dense, and provides full palate coverage. The flavor profile is a juicy black currant and boysenberry blend with notes black pepper and chocolate covered black cherries in the aftertaste. The finish is dry and its modest tannins are fine and gentle. The panel suggested pairing this tasty gem with slow cooked beef brisket or herb encrusted Colorado rack of lamb. Enjoy - KWGTP

Winemaker Notes: Our Big, Sexy Petite Sirah has an intriguingly opaque purple color, a fascinating texture and a lingering finish. Full of Blueberries, Blackberries and Sweet Oak. The massive fruit concentration and bright acidity will allow this wine to age for many years to come.

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