2009 Hess Allomi Petite Sirah, Napa Valley
Glass-staining opaque purple color, lightening at the edge. Enticing French oak shadings of shoe polish and leather lift up the black pepper tinged blackberry and Boysenberry fruit. The berry fruit sweetens up on the palate, picking up some creaminess, then finishes with powdered cocoa tannins. It would complement an array of sharp cheeses.
MRP: $36 (June 2012)
Wine Lines rating: 90
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RATINGS EXPLAINED
80-84 points: A sound wine that shows varietal character. 85-89 points: An unflawed wine that shows some depth and concentration of aromas and flavors. 90-93 points: A Gold Medal wine of its type, showing balance, depth and secondary flavor profiles found in the best of its style. 94-97 points: Hedonistic pleasure in a glass. Remarkable balance, aromas, flavor and length. A pure expression of the varietal or type. 98-100 points: A wine for the ages! Will drink sublimely for decades. Learn more here!
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