Girard Petite Sirah 2019

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Varietal

Region

Producer

Vintage
2019

Size
750ML

ABV
14.5%

Features
Boutique

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Somm Note

Winemaker Notes

The nose reveals a mélange of bramble fruit, red raspberry, black plum and cigar box spice. Medium-plus to full-bodied, the wine unfolds with layers of blackberry preserves, vanilla, and dried tobacco. The finish reveals notes of oak influence—spice, vanilla and savory barrel toast. The tannins are bold, ripe and integrated, creating a heady, lingering finish.

Professional Ratings

  • 93

    One of the rare bargains to be found in Napa Valley, Girard's 2019 Petite Sirah sources fruit from Calistoga and Pope Valley. Like the winery's Old Vine Valdiguie, it's inky in hue. Scents of blueberries, blackberries and licorice are typical of the variety, and the full-bodied palate is surprisingly well-behaved for a Petite Sirah, with ripe tannins that bring a silky feel to the lingering finish. Best After 2023

  • 92

    Old-vine plantings in Calistoga and Pope Valley yield a meaty, inky red with a creamy base of plum and violets. Notes of offee and briar plunge into a deep and hewy body with black pepper and new leather. Balanced oak streamlines the finish.

  • 90

    The 2019 Petite Sirah is clearly a step up, with a deep purple/blue color as well as lots of plum fruits, some peppery, herbal nuances, full-bodied richness, and a good finish. It would be one heck of a steakhouse red.

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For the past 40 years, Girard has been singularly dedicated to ensuring balance in their wines. This is achieved by meticulously focusing on making choices that respect the grapes and Napa Valley heritage at each step of the winemaking process. They work closely with long-time growers in both mountain and valley vineyards to ensure vines are nurtured to develop balanced sugar and acidity in the grapes when it comes time to harvest. In their state-of-the-art winery, they employ innovative barrel technology to bring out the ripe fruit characteristics during the fermentation and aging process. The dedication to quality throughout the winemaking process is evident in the consistently award-winning wines that offer richness, complexity and balance in each sip.

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Undoubtedly proving its merit over and over, Napa Valley is a now a leading force in the world of prestigious red wine regions. Though Cabernet Sauvignon dominates Napa Valley, other red varieties certainly thrive here. Important but often overlooked include Merlot and other Bordeaux varieties well-regarded on their own as well as for their blending capacities. Very old vine Zinfandel represents an important historical stronghold for the region and Pinot noir is produced in the cooler southern parts, close to the San Pablo Bay.

Perfectly situated running north to south, the valley acts as a corridor, pulling cool, moist air up from the San Pablo Bay in the evenings during the hot days of the growing season, which leads to even and slow grape ripening. Furthermore the valley claims over 100 soil variations including layers of volcanic, gravel, sand and silt—a combination excellent for world-class red wine production.

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