J. A. Balistreri Vineyards
Colorado Petite Sirah
Colorado, USA
Deep purple/ inky in color with a wide reddish rim.
Strong nose of red fruits with wild flowers, tobacco, licorice, light earth, herbs, black pepper, spices and milk chocolates.
Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity.
Dry on the palate with sweet raspberries, fresh cherries, pomegranates, light earth, tobacco leaf, spices, light herbs and peppercorn.
Long tangy finish with fine grained tannins and cranberries.
This 8 year old Petite Sirah from Colorado is drinking very nicely now. Complex and interesting, rich and fruit forward.
I had this vintage 6 years ago and it is drinking better now. Would be interesting to revisit it in a few years, but unfortunately this is my last bottle.
A very unique Petite Sirah that doesn't show like one from California at all. Tangy, spicy and engaging. The high alcohol is well integrated by now.
Wine Enthusiasts 91 points.
Good right out of the bottle and better with airtime. Good by itself or with food.
15.2% alcohol by volume.
91 points.
$48 (at release).
Deep purple/ inky in color with a wide reddish rim.
Strong nose of red fruits with wild flowers, tobacco, licorice, light earth, herbs, black pepper, spices and milk chocolates.
Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity.
Dry on the palate with sweet raspberries, fresh cherries, pomegranates, light earth, tobacco leaf, spices, light herbs and peppercorn.
Long tangy finish with fine grained tannins and cranberries.
This 8 year old Petite Sirah from Colorado is drinking very nicely now. Complex and interesting, rich and fruit forward.
I had this vintage 6 years ago and it is drinking better now. Would be interesting to revisit it in a few years, but unfortunately this is my last bottle.
A very unique Petite Sirah that doesn't show like one from California at all. Tangy, spicy and engaging. The high alcohol is well integrated by now.
Wine Enthusiasts 91 points.
Good right out of the bottle and better with airtime. Good by itself or with food.
15.2% alcohol by volume.
91 points.
$48 (at release).
This is a nice Petite Sirah from Colorado. Showing black fruits with wood, light vanilla, earth, spices, honeysuckle and peppercorn.
Dry on the palate and full bodied with medium plus acidity.
Tangy finish with firm tannins and sour cherries.
Still young, but already enjoyable. Needs 5 years in the bottle to mature properly. I've had the 2012 recently, and it is worth waiting.
Very nice nose with lots of flowers, once it opens up. Needs 3 hours to open up properly, and show the beauty of the nose.
Would pair nicely with BBQ Meats.
15.2% alcohol by volume.
88 points.
$48.
This is a nice Petite Sirah from Colorado. Showing black fruits with wood, light vanilla, earth, spices, honeysuckle and peppercorn.
Dry on the palate and full bodied with medium plus acidity.
Tangy finish with firm tannins and sour cherries.
Still young, but already enjoyable. Needs 5 years in the bottle to mature properly. I've had the 2012 recently, and it is worth waiting.
Very nice nose with lots of flowers, once it opens up. Needs 3 hours to open up properly, and show the beauty of the nose.
Would pair nicely with BBQ Meats.
15.2% alcohol by volume.
88 points.
$48.
Deep purple in color with a short reddish rim.
Fruity nose with blackberries, black cherries, cooked strawberries, oak, light vanilla, licorice, spices, earth, light vegetables, turmeric, black pepper and a touch of honeysuckle.
Full bodied and bold with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry and very fruity on the palate with cherries, sweet strawberries, raspberries, lemon peal, black currants, oak, earth, honeysuckle, spices, herbs and black pepper.
Tangy finish with fine grained tannins and tangy pomegranates.
This is a very unique Petite Sirah from Colorado. Showing nice complexity with a nice mouthfeel. Rich, dense, opulent and tangy. Concentrated, but fresh.
This Single Vineyard Petite Sirah does not resemble a California Petite Sirah.
Still young and needs five years in the bottle to mature properly, but already very yummy. I really enjoyed the nose, and kept smelling on it for a while.
Good right out of the bottle. Good by itself and better with food. I paired it with a charcuterie board of meats and cheeses.
Grapes are fermented on their own yeast. Aged in American oak barrels. Unfiltered and unfined.
15.2% alcohol by volume.
90 points.
$48.
Deep purple in color with a short reddish rim.
Fruity nose with blackberries, black cherries, cooked strawberries, oak, light vanilla, licorice, spices, earth, light vegetables, turmeric, black pepper and a touch of honeysuckle.
Full bodied and bold with medium acidity and long legs.
Dry and very fruity on the palate with cherries, sweet strawberries, raspberries, lemon peal, black currants, oak, earth, honeysuckle, spices, herbs and black pepper.
Tangy finish with fine grained tannins and tangy pomegranates.
This is a very unique Petite Sirah from Colorado. Showing nice complexity with a nice mouthfeel. Rich, dense, opulent and tangy. Concentrated, but fresh.
This Single Vineyard Petite Sirah does not resemble a California Petite Sirah.
Still young and needs five years in the bottle to mature properly, but already very yummy. I really enjoyed the nose, and kept smelling on it for a while.
Good right out of the bottle. Good by itself and better with food. I paired it with a charcuterie board of meats and cheeses.
Grapes are fermented on their own yeast. Aged in American oak barrels. Unfiltered and unfined.
15.2% alcohol by volume.
90 points.
$48.