After photographing thousands of wines with my trusted microscope, I have seen distinct patterns that SEEM to reflect the unique experience of the wine. Why not explore whether the inner visions of a wine would help you to learn more and have some fun while tasting.
Learning intuitively…the energetic signature of a wine.
Today’s post is about a few wines that wrap themselves softly around the tongue.
The 2007 Concannon Petite Sirah Nina’s Cuvee is one such wine.
Made from vines planted more than 40 years ago it is named to honor one of the matriarchs of the Concannon ‘dynasty.’ Giovanina Ferrario added the Italian flavor to this family with roots in Ireland when she married Joseph Concannon in 1919. Concannon, a pioneer in cultivating petite sirah in the United States, planted its first petite sirah vines 51 years ago. In my house Concannon petites have become a ‘go to wine’ since they are so dependably rich, full bodied, easy on the palate and pocketbook.
When I photographed the inner character of this wine I saw broad complexity of structure and softness. Its microportrait shows the incredible beauty hidden inside the 2007 Concannon Reserve. Layers of soft tannins that embrace your mouth with gentle power provide a long lasting finish.
2007 Concannon petite sirah Nina’s Cuvee at 5 yrs
From Concannon’s website – The 2007 Nina’s Cuvée Petite Sirah Reserve is a classic, with black cherry, spice, white pepper notes and a rich, long finish. Because of its firm acid structure, the blackberry flavors of this wine can be enjoyed now or for many years to come. From old vines, this wine has dense flavors and unique maturity profiles, makes for an intensely flavored wine.
Tonight I had a great surprise – this wine, opened for a few days, so of course, I had to have some with dinner. Dinner was shrimp scampi with pasta. The surprise was what a fabulous pair they made – deep red wine and a white white dinner…. delish!
And if you like this style of wine, two other wines I’ve photographed reveal a similar expression: Another petite sirah – Twisted Oak(Calaveras County) . So if you like an affordable full-bodied red wine with long finish and soft mouth feel, check out the petites. Do you think that there are wine forms distinctive for a variety of grape?
2005 Twisted Oak at 7 yrs
Notes on the 2005 Twisted Oak from Jeff Stai
Some pert and supple tannins you’ll definitely want to hang with. A wine that leaves you smiling seductively, on the inside….2005 twisted oak_petite_sirah_geek
I LOVE Petite Sirah, my friends Jo and Jose Diaz introduced me to this fascinating, complex varietal.Here are a few signature portraits of other PS.
