found some petite sirah. My wife said, "We don't even drink petite sirah, are you sure? On the train and off to Beaune. Pick up the car at Ada, une bonne addresse for a rental car in the area. hopped into the cutest little red Fiat. Home to Bouilland! The white cliffs. The air. The cows. Becky and Russell! Come on MORE >>

Here is a fine Napa blend of 46% Zinfandel, 26% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Syrah, 10% Petite Sirah, 2% Charbono, and 1% Grenache. Deep violet colors in the glass, spreading to a garnet outer ring, with aromas of red berry and ripe black cherry and wafts of smoke. Robert Parker: 90 pts Wine Spectator: 92 pts Retails: $35 MORE >>

One of my favorites was the Leese-Fitch Cab and here are some tasting notes: I know the label says Cabernet Sauvignon, in reality what you get is an amazing blend of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon from Paso Robles, 5% Syrah from River Junction, 5% Tempranillo from Moneterey, with Lodi contributing the 2% Alicante Bouchet, and 2% Petite Sirah. MORE >>

I'll just say it: I'm not a fan of late harvest zinfandel. So this 2007 Late Harvest Dusi Ranch is the only wine from Ridge I couldn't really get into this year. On the bright side, Ridge has instituted a new membership log-in to streamline purchases online. Thank baby Jesus, too. MORE >>

had already posted my review on the Glen Ellen Petite Sirah in October, which I concluded that it was maybe the best Petite Sirah you can find at that price. In my last post I started to say something about a recent discussion I had with a few friends about 'cheap' wines and quality. Their Zin is even better. MORE >>