Laurelhurst Cellars Petite Sirah El Humidor Horse Heaven Hills

Big and young but great promise. Cedar and fruit. Lovely depth. PDQ92+

Decanted 3-4 hours prior to dinner of roasted balsamic chicken, rice, and steamed veggies. Inky, blood purple color. Powerful and complex nose of spearmint, menthol, tobacco, leather, subtle cherries, tar, and baking spices. Palate follows with loads of cherry candy, dark raspberries, blackberries, saddle oil, shoe polish, and finishes with a nice, tangy pucker. The tail is still dusty even after some time open, but this full-bodied tar-monster is just loaded with tons of fruit and should be phenominal in …