Field Stone, Staten Family Reserve Petite Sirah, Alexander Valley

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Red · Petite Sirah
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LWIN 1921571
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90 /100
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Taster #1641 · Oct 17, 2014
90/100
Not decanted, consumed over 2+ hours. A little funky on the nose at first, this came together very nicely over time, and the last of the bottle was the best. Almost black at the core, with a deep ruby/garnet rim. My note from 2010 still largely holds up - this is full of dense blackberry fruit, black pepper, baking chocolate, and hints of campfire and rubber (although the rubberiness dissipated with air). Subtle but present tannins and good acid for …
2006 vintage
Taster #1641 · Sep 10, 2011
Not decanted, slow-o for 2 hours, consumed over 15 minutes with our tasting group. Like the last bottle (4/29/11), savory and a bit funky upon pouring, but with air, the cherry fruit and balsamic notes came forward in this one to bring everything into a very nice balance. Very youthful, and a good match with elk sausage and caramelized onions.
1991 vintage
Taster #1641 · Apr 29, 2011
Decanted 1/2 hour, consumed over 2 hours. I was surprised by the funky, savory notes that this wine generated, especially on the palate. All I could think of at first was kalamata olives, but over time the flavors changed, going through periods where woody balsamic notes or tart berry fruit were more prominent. Enjoyable, but "interesting" more than "really good."
1991 vintage
Taster #1641 · Jul 4, 2010
90/100
Decanted ~2 hours. Dark berry fruit, bittersweet chocolate, and hints of baking spices. Somewhat brighter than many examples of PS I've had. Very enjoyable, and a good match with grilled linguica. Drink or hold.
2006 vintage
Taster #2546 · Feb 19, 2010
90/100
Petite Sirahs - P.S. I Love You's Dark & Delicious Annual Tasting Event (Rock Wall Winery, Alameda, California) : Dark red violet color; nice, deep berry, black fruit, chocolate nose; tight, tart black fruit, berry palate; medium-plus finish
2006 vintage