12% Petite Sirah. Given the usually reliable nature of this bottling, we admit to real disappointment at the soft and oddly candied character that marks this year's offering. Dull, bitter and patently short on fruit, it shows few reasons to expect more with age.

Community Tasting Notes (average 88.8 pts. and median of 88 pts. in 18 notes)

Wine Spectator 86 Points

Rating for United States-California: 79 (slightly worse than average year)<br/><br/>Drinkability: unpredictable<br/>

High tannins great steak wine

too big.