Penrose Hill Firstleaf Swirl Petite Sirah Review
Petite Sirah is a relative of Syrah, but not the same grape. It shares some characteristics of its more well-known cousin, but the most prominent is probably jamminess — kind of like blackberry preserves with a lot of extra sugar in it.
Wine review by: Jessyca Frederick |
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About this Wine
Wine: 2018 Swirl Petite Sirah
Blend: 100% Petite Sirah
Region: California
Retail price: $18 / Member price: $14.99
I consumed it: December 2021
My source: Firstleaf
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From this wine club: Firstleaf
From this winery: Penrose Hill Firstleaf
Region: California
Wine color/style: Red wine
Grape variety or blend: Petite sirah
Tasting notes: Jammy, Slightly sweet, Red fruit, Bold tannins
Swirl Petite Sirah: What I think
Another example of a deep, dark inky wine made from grapes grown across multiple regions in California.
Petite Sirah is a relative of Syrah, but not the same grape. It shares some characteristics of its more well-known cousin, but the most prominent is probably jamminess — kind of like blackberry preserves with a lot of extra sugar in it.
Jamminess is one of those polarizing characteristics that some people love and some people hate. Many people find they like a sweeter red wine and those people would have really enjoyed this bottle. The sweetness is a great counterpoint to the strong tannins (bitter) in this full-bodied red wine.
Last updated: August 2, 2023
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