Stags' Leap Winery Petite Sirah 2018

The 2018 Petite Sirah is dark, inky, and dense, with layers of bramble berry fruit, touches of earth, and lovely floral tones interwoven with more savory notes of black pepper and cigar box spice, all supported by balanced oak integration. On the palate, ripe saturated flavors of cassis, blackberry preserves, blueberry creme, cherry kirsch, vanilla spice, and dark plum envelope the intense mouthfeel. A silky viscosity with voluminous texture, wrapped in velvety mouth-coating tannins, completes the generous and lengthy finish. Perfectly drinkable upon release, but also has the depth and complexity to age for many years to come.

Food Pairing: Perfectly balances robust, high-flavor dishes such as pan-seared venison medallions, thick-cut barbecued ribeye steak, slow-roasted pork tenderloin, wild mushroom ragù, or rich game tourtière.