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2006 Calaveras County Petite Sirah

It's merely huge! New Release!

Double Gold Medal, Best of Class-Sierra Foothills, California State Fair
Double Gold Medal, Best of Appellation, Appellation America
Silver Medal, Riverside International Wine Competition

$24.00 Regular Price / $19.20 Twisted Few Price

"A definite 2 thumbs up as El Jefe & Co. rock the house again !!! Decanted for 1 hour...intense aromas...very smooth... and dry... and a long lingering finish...I think the DUDE would like this one!" (2005 vintage) - NY Pete on Wine Library TV Forums

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Wine Profile

Tasting Notes
Massive aromas of black cherries, tar, lilac, nutmeg, and a slight minerality - along with humongous flavors of black pepper, cherries, dried herbs, and plums - leading to a ginormous finish of blackberries! Petite? Snort!

Vineyard Notes
84% Petite Sirah from Tanner Vineyard, 16% Petite Sirah from the Frogstooth Vineyard

Food Pairing Notes
Steak and Eggs! Any grilled meat, even SPAM! or bacon... mmmm, bacon... and of course french toast and custard donuts... mmmm, donuts...

Product Reviews

 

Sherri & Rich Camps
(Jun 13, 2009 at 3:07 PM)

We like a bold Petite that stains the glass -- this one is all that & more. Lush & elegant with a berry finish. And the crystal--probably permanently stained by this bold beauty! This masterpiece is going to age beautifully.

 

NY Pete
(Jun 13, 2009 at 5:18 PM)

Greetings from NY ... loved the 05 ... impatiently waiting to try the 06 ... :)

 

Joel
(Aug 31, 2009 at 11:54 AM)

Beautiful wine from the deep, rich color to the elegant nose (I got a hint of Coca-cola on there, but maybe that's because I haven't taken a swig of coke in years!) to cherry finish, this wine was a crowd pleaser for my family and friends this weekend. A new staple in my wine fridge for sure!

 

NY Pete
(Jan 3, 2010 at 4:03 PM)

intense aromas of dark fruits and some spice ... silky smooth on the palate ... followed by the trademark TO long lingering finish ... another outstanding effort from the TO crew ... I'm definitely buying more ... 90+