Reviews & Ratings

2006 Carol Shelton Petite Sirah "Rockpile Reserve"

Winery: Carol Shelton

Vintage: 2006

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Rockpile Reserve"

Wine Category: Petite Sirah

Grape blend: 95% Petite Sirah & 5% Zinfandel

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Rockpile

State or country: CA

Price: $40

Cases produced: 112

KWG Score: 93 (based on 2 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Excellent (94)

Review date: January 22, 2009

Wine Review: This my friends and readers was the best wine that I tried on my recent trip to California. As many of you know, I love well made Petite Sirah and when you find it, it is heaven on earth in my opinion. This wine rocked my world. This black colored wine opens with a mild licorice like bouquet. On the palate, this wine is full bodied, very well balanced, smooth, silky, and very elegant for a Petite Sirah. It displays delicious blackberry flavors with a hint of oak and pepper. There is also a dash of spice on the back palate. The finish of this young wine is quite dry and it shows its pronounced tannins that should settle down in a bit. For now they sail on for quite some time. If you really want to impress someone, buy this wine and pair it with a NY strip steak. Enjoy – Ken PS – (This is a wine club only wine so you will have to call the winery)

Winemaker Notes: Not Available

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