Stags' Leap Napa Valley Petite Sirah 2019

Source: Napa Valley Varietal: 85% Petite Sirah, 6% Syrah, 6% Grenache, 3% Mixed Rhones Venification: 100% American oak (25% new) for 14 months Maturation: Aged in 100% American Oak barrels (25% new) for 14 months Tasting Notes: The 2018 Petite Sirah exudes strong notes of blackberry, blueberry and black cherry fruits interwoven with more savory notes of black pepper and cocoa power. On the palate, juicy flavors of creamy cassis, macerated blackberry, cherry kirsch, black licorice, and peppery plum envelope the rich, saturated mouthfeel. This wine is smooth and silky with velvety tannins and a generous lengthy finish, encouraging you to enjoy it now, but has the depth and a generous lengthy finish, encouraging you to enjoy it now, but has the depth and complexity to age for many years to come.