Reviews & Ratings

2007 Clayhouse Vineyard Petite Sirah "Red Cedar Vineyard"

Winery: Clayhouse Vineyard

Vintage: 2007

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Red Cedar Vineyard"

Wine Category: Petite Sirah

Grape blend: 98% Petite Sirah & 2% Syrah

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Paso Robles

State or country: CA

Price: $23

Cases produced: 1,281

KWG Score: 88.5 (based on 2 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (89)

Review date: March 22, 2011

Wine Review: This opaque and dark purple colored Petite Sirah from Clayhouse was a crowd pleaser with the panel. It opens with a very shy black cherry bouquet with a touch of oak. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, balanced, and soft. The flavor profile is pleasant black cherry and mild plum blend. The finish is dry and its pleasant mild tannins show reasonable length. The panel suggested serving this wine with a Kobe bacon and cheese burger or veal marsala. Enjoy – KWGTP

Winemaker Notes: Our Petite Sirah comes from some of the oldest plantings in the region. The wine has a solid tannin core, white pepper, plum and blackberry pie aromas, with a hint of cranberry. The Syrah imparts a touch of floral spice. Elegant yet rich, this Petite has chewy mouthfeel and finishes with cleansing, fine-grain tannins. It should improve in the bottle through at least 2014-2015.

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