(Speaking of fabulous pictures, Cathy is rocking my world this week!)
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We tried many fancy, expensive wines at the tasting last Friday, but those aren't the kind we're going to end up drinking on a regular basis. We did try one nice, everyday wine that will definitely enter our regular rotation. (In fact, there's a bottle in the wine fridge already!)
McManis Petit Sirah
The 2006 Petite Sirah is deep purple in color with a bright hue. The nose is of jammy Boysenberry intertwined with Creme brulee and a subtle smokiness. Dense ripe fruit flavors are abundant. The finish is long and succulent. (From the company website)
Ratings: some low 90s, mostly upper 80s.
This wine is about $11 and is a real treat for that price. In addition to the prominent fruit, it is also a bit oaky but still well-balanced. We always forget to buy Petit Sirah, so it is a nice change for us. It gets two thumbs up from the ChockleyBlogs.
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