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David M. Bueker
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Thu Mar 23, 2006 11:52 am
Connecticut
Opened a 2011 le P'tit Paysan tonight. Not what one expects of a young Petit Syrah. Tannins are not excessive. Wine is not jammy. Instead its almost sleek. Has some noticeable acid, med+ frame, pure raspberry flavor but the nose is more complex. Hoping for some more complexity with age but very nice as is today. Only drawback is that the finish is a little short and a touch bitter. Listed alc is 13.7%. Price is around $20. Great QPR.
After about three hours, the tannins do become more front and center.
David M. Bueker
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Thu Mar 23, 2006 11:52 am
Connecticut
Brian Gilp wrote:No clue. Possibly related, I have started to notice that I seem to prefer the wines made by Eric over those made by John.
David M. Bueker
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Thu Mar 23, 2006 11:52 am
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David M. Bueker wrote:2011 Ridge Petite Sirah Lytton Estate - USA, California, Sonoma County, Dry Creek Valley (10/6/2013)
Shockingly forward and approachable. This is about the frindliest (in a slobbering puppy sort of way) Petite Sirah I have ever had. There's some tannin in the background, but barely enough for structure. Frankly it's just weird to drink a Ridge Petite Sirah that is this simple/fruity.
If this is the direction that the team is going to take with their renditions of this variety then I am done.
David M. Bueker
Riesling Guru
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Thu Mar 23, 2006 11:52 am
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David M. Bueker wrote:Porky meaning fat?
David M. Bueker
Riesling Guru
34368
Thu Mar 23, 2006 11:52 am
Connecticut
David M. Bueker
Riesling Guru
34368
Thu Mar 23, 2006 11:52 am
Connecticut
Steve Edmunds wrote:David; I suspect that in 2011 it was not possible for Ridge to make a Petite Sirah of normal proportions. Cold, wet year. It's probably a vintage-appropriate wine.
Steve Edmunds wrote:David; I suspect that in 2011 it was not possible for Ridge to make a Petite Sirah of normal proportions. Cold, wet year. It's probably a vintage-appropriate wine.
David M. Bueker
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Thu Mar 23, 2006 11:52 am
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