Full Review

Brecon Estate

Brecon Estate
2018 Petite Sirah, Central Coast

Pair this wine with:
Beef Lamb Vegetables

Category: Petite Sirah

Date Tasted:
Country: USA
Alcohol: 14.8%
93 Points
Gold Medal
Exceptional
$58
Cellar Selection

Brecon Estate
2018 Petite Sirah, Central Coast

Pair this wine with:
Beef Lamb Vegetables

Category: Petite Sirah

Date Tasted:
Country: USA
Alcohol: 14.8%
Black violet color. Aromas of berry compote with creme anglaise and nuts in dark chocolate with a lightly tannic, crisp, dry-yet-fruity full body and a silky, distinctive, long hibiscus, black tea, and hints of dried mango finish with light oak flavor. A rich and flavorful Petite Sirah for lovers of bold, fruity, grippy wines.

Tasting Info

Wine Glass Style: Fruity & Juicy & Smooth
Aroma Aroma: berry compote with creme anglaise and nuts in dark chocolate
Taste Flavor: hibiscus, black tea, and hints of dried mango
Sweetness Sweetness: Dry-yet-Fruity
Enjoy Enjoy: Now-3 years with food
Recipes Pairing: Rack of Baby Lamb, Steak & Potatoes, Beef Stew
Bottom Line Bottom Line: A rich and flavorful Petite Sirah for lovers of bold, fruity, grippy wines.

The Producer

Brecon Estate Winery

The Producer
7450 Vineyard Dr
Paso Robles, CA 93446
USA
1 805-239-2200

Petite Sirah

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Serve in a Zinfandel Wine Glass
Petite Sirah, which is also spelled as Petite Syrah (or even Petit Sirah) is a California red wine with deep color, rich tannins and a good deal of spice. While a few medium and larger-sized producers in California make Petite Sirah, most examples are from smaller artisan producers. These vintners often emphasize the chocolate and plum flavors as well as the chewy tannins.

As these wines are rugged in nature, these often need a few years after release before they are in ideal drinking condition; five to seven years is generally an ideal time frame for best consumption. Pair Petite Sirah with such foods as grilled lamb, pork roasts, stews and game.