Dusted Valley Petite Sirah, Wahluke Slope, USA

塵埃谷小西拉干紅葡萄酒

點擊次數：1530

The inky colored 2012 Petit Sirah comes all from the Wahluke Slope and was raised in 35% new oak. There’s also roughly 20% of Syrah in the blend. Cassis, black raspberries, toasted spice and crushed flowers all emerge from this full-bodied, supple, sexy red that has no hard edge, present, yet ripe tannin and a great finish. Drink this big, rich, decadent 2012 over the coming decade, although I’m sure it will keep for longer.

A big, up-front and full-bodied effort, the 2011 Petite Sirah (aged in 40% new oak) offers up beautiful dark fruits, spring flowers, underbrush, mint and crushed rock-like minerality. Nicely concentrated, with a rocking mid-palate and ripe tannin, it will have over a decade of longevity. Tel. (425) 488-7373; www.dustedvalley.com

The deep purple-colored 2008 Petite Sirah (100%) was also sourced from the Stone Tree and Lonesome Springs vineyards and was aged in 50% new French and American oak. It emits an aromatic array of damp earth, Asian spices, violets, blueberry, and blackberry. Full-bodied on the palate (15.9% alcohol) but still relatively civilized, this lengthy, rich effort will benefit from 5-7 years of additional cellaring. Those seeking elegance should look elsewhere. Dusted Valley Vintners began operations in Walla Walla in 2003 and has just opened a tasting room in Woodinville. All of their wines are now bottled in Stelvin screw caps. The current collection, tasted in Woodinville, is uniformly excellent and fairly priced www.dustedvalley.com