Aromas of your rich uncle’s old cedar cigar box blend smoothly into plum and blueberry explosions. When the fruit bombing stops you are left with a creamy smooth sensation of vanilla and cream. It’s like Grandma’s egg nog, Christmas Eve: nutmeg, cloves, allspice. There are some pert and supple tannins you’ll definitely want to hang with and let soften in the glass. A wine that leaves you smiling seductively, on the inside... Now in stock! Petite Sirah is another one of those yummy varietals from the Rhone valley - to learn more, just scroll down! Geek Sheet Data for 2005 Calaveras County Petite Sirah (click here for printable PDF Geek Sheet) (learn more! check out our Geek Sheet Cheat Sheat) Production Notes This Petite Sirah comes from the Salt Springs valley in Calaveras. It is an early ripener with great natural tannin structure that does not inhibit the darker ripe fruit characters. The 2005 growing season started with a late bloom followed by a fairly average warming season which enabled us to acclimate the vines to the intense summer in this warm region. The fruit load was thinned to a projected 2.5 tons per acre, quite a small crop for these rich deep soils. To achieve full maturation of fruit without sacrificing natural acidity, we harvested this in the middle of September. TECHNICAL NITTY GRITTY Varietals & Vineyards:100% Petite Sirah from Frog's Tooth VineyardHarvest Date:September 25th, 2005Oak Program:25% new American oak20% one year old American oak15% two year old American oak40% neutral oakFood Pairings: Steak and Eggs!any grilled meat, even SPAM!or bacon... mmmm, bacon...and of course french toastand custard donuts... mmmm, donuts...