Reviews & Ratings

2006 Parducci Petite Sirah "True Grit"

Winery: Parducci

Vintage: 2006

Wine Name/Vineyard: "True Grit"

Wine Category: Petite Sirah

Grape blend: 100% Petite Sirah

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Mendocino

State or country: CA

Price: $30

Cases produced: 2,036

KWG Score: 88.8 (based on 5 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (90)

Review date: August 10, 2010

Wine Review: This very dark purple colored wine opens with a mild black cherry bouquet with a whiff of smoky oak. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, balanced, and smooth. The flavor profile is a tasty black cherry with hints of plum and black licorice and a dash of black pepper. The finish is quite dry and its big tannins linger for quite a while afterwards. The panel felt that readers who like quality Merlots would find this wine quite appealing. They also suggested pairing this Petite Sirah with a ribeye steak or steak pizziola. Enjoy – KWGTP

Winemaker Notes: Brash when young, but worth waiting for. True Grit mellows with age. Heady aromas of ripe fruit, white pepper and vanilla followed by an intense rush of fresh blackberry, dark chocolate, pepper and caramel flavors. True Grit is big, but can dance lightly in both familiar and exotic menu settings. Try it with seared steak, shrimp with black pepper pasta, or salmon with raspberry sauce.

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