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Jacob Franklin

Jacob Franklin
2017 Frediani Vineyard, Petite Sirah, Napa Valley

Pair this wine with:
Beef Vegetables

Category: Petite Sirah

Date Tasted:
Country: USA
Alcohol: 15.2%
93 Points
Gold Medal
Exceptional
$50

Jacob Franklin
2017 Frediani Vineyard, Petite Sirah, Napa Valley

Pair this wine with:
Beef Vegetables

Category: Petite Sirah

Date Tasted:
Country: USA
Alcohol: 15.2%
Nearly opaque black violet color. Aromas and flavors of tobacco, dark chocolate, spiced walnuts, birch, and black tea with a slightly chewy, vibrant, dryish medium-full body and a smooth, intricate, long finish displaying overtones of rosewood and cherry cola. A bold and unique Petite Sirah with distinctive oak notes that captivate.

Tasting Info

Wine Glass Style: Fruity, Juicy & Smooth, Oaky, Rich & Full & Spicy & Complex
Aroma Aroma: tobacco, dark chocolate, spiced walnuts, birch, and black tea
Taste Flavor: Same as aromas with overtones of rosewood and cherry cola
Sweetness Sweetness: Dryish
Enjoy Enjoy: Now on its own and with food
Recipes Pairing: Pot Roast, Steak & Potatoes, Beef Stew
Bottom Line Bottom Line: A bold and unique Petite Syrah with distinctive oak notes that captivate.

The Producer

Jacob Franklin Wines

The Producer
PO Box 2512
Yountville, CA 94599
USA
1 707-666-2989

Their Portfolio

95 Jacob Franklin 2014 Hoffman Lane, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 15.2% (USA) $75.00.
95 Jacob Franklin 2015 Hoffman Lane, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 15.2% (USA) $75.00.
93 Jacob Franklin 2016 Hoffman Lane, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 15% (USA) $75.00.
93 Jacob Franklin 2014 Camusi Vineyard #6 Mon Chou, Napa Valley 14.6% (USA) $70.00.
92 Jacob Franklin 2015 Camusi Vineyard #6 Mon Chou, Napa Valley 14.6% (USA) $70.00.
93 Jacob Franklin 2016 Camusi Vineyard #6 Mon Chou, Napa Valley 14% (USA) $70.00.
93 Jacob Franklin 2014 Holbrook Mitchell Vineyard, Cabernet Franc, Napa Valley 14.8% (USA) $75.00.
92 Jacob Franklin 2015 Holbrook Mitchell Vineyard, Cabernet Franc, Napa Valley 14.4% (USA) $75.00.
92 Jacob Franklin 2016 Holbrook Mitchell Vineyard, Cabernet Franc, Napa Valley 15% (USA) $75.00.
92 Jacob Franklin 2014 Hayne Vineyard, Petite Sirah, Napa Valley 14.4% (USA) $50.00.
93 Jacob Franklin 2017 Frediani Vineyard, Petite Sirah, Napa Valley 15.2% (USA) $50.00.
93 Jacob Franklin 2015 Leeds and Pesch Vineyard, Petite Sirah, Napa Valley 13.9% (USA) $45.00.
92 Jacob Franklin 2016 Leeds and Pesch Vineyard, Petite Sirah, Napa Valley 14.4% (USA) $45.00.
90 Jacob Franklin 2018 Judge Family Vineyard, Grenache, Sonoma County 14.8% (USA) $48.00.
91 Jacob Franklin 2019 Judge Family Vineyard, Grenache, Sonoma County 13.9% (USA) $48.00.
93 Jacob Franklin 2019 Morisoli Vineyard, Zinfandel, Rutherford, Napa Valley 14.2% (USA) $52.00.

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.