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Rodney's Vineyard Petite Sirah

Epiphany

Santa Barbara County · Central Coast · United States

Fact sheet

Type
Other
Grape
Petite Sirah
Country
United States
Region
Santa Barbara County · Central Coast
Appellation
Santa Barbara County
Alcohol
14.1%
Body
full
Acidity
high
Tannin
high
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

roast beef · lamb · stews · aged cheeses

Rated vintages

  • 2019

  • 2018

  • 2017

  • 2016

  • 2015

  • 201489 pts

    Charred black plum, cola and licorice aromas show in this rare bottling of Petite Sirah from Santa Barbara County. The palate is streaked with dark purple and black fruit, its tarry tannins and sharp acidity dissolving rather quickly.

  • 201389 pts

    Fresh-pressed blackberry, cedar, dark-chocolate shavings, charcoal and espresso grounds show on this slightly wound up, extremely dark wine. Coffee flavors come through strongly on the thick and sticky palate, where powerful acidity unleashes blueberries and dried herbs. It's a…

  • 201292 pts

    Concentrated but fresh aromas of black cherries and blueberries mesh with hot black gravel and nose-tickling lilacs on this wine by the Fess Parker family. Dark chocolate, peppery spice, black cherry syrup and mocha flavors shine on the robust, rich and delicious palate.

  • 2011

  • 2010