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PETITE SIRAH 2008 Napa Valley
Vintage Assessments Tasting Note Producer MADRIGAL
Extremely deep intense purple colour. Extracty, slightly spicy, ripe, plum-cherry puree nose with some vanilla notes. Dry, fairly well structured, medium-full bodied, spicy, plummy, dried cherry flavours with a lingering, vanilla-driven finish. Has an alcohol level of 14.5%. Better than the recommended 2006 (**/**+) released on October 16, 2010 at only $23.95. The average price in the US is $31. [89-points] CSPC 71803
Type Red Table Wine
Agent Da Cap
Country USA
Region California
Rating **+(89 points)
Complex, Well Structured, Ripe
LCBO Text Status Recommended by Vintage Assessments!
TASTING NOTE: The blockbuster 2008 Petite Sirah exhibits a deep ruby/purple color, loads of fruit, heady alcohol and slightly sweeter tannin than the 2007. Score - 90 (Robert Parker Jr., erobertparker.com, Dec. 2010) Price $ 31.95
Bottle Size 750 mL
Tasting Date vintages release - October 26, 2013
Cases bought 119 (12 bottles per case)

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