Winemaker Notes:  The 2022 vintage has a dark purple color that quite frankly is not black.  While deep and well pigmented it is not inky.  Aromatically, ripe sweet black cherries lead a parade of dark fruits that include blackberry and cassis.  There is a comforting warmth to the aroma that reminds me of a local baker’s ‘Triple Berry’ pie filling. Aging in 100% new French Oak delivers a bouquet of nutmeg, caramel, and chocolate. On the palate the flavors are savory with plenty of luscious black fruit and creamy toasty oak.  This is a rare expression of Petite Sirah in that the texture is soft supple and the tannins are mature and integrated. There is no trace of mouth drying astringency so frequently associated with this variety.  The finish of this wine is creamy, almost sweet, with lingering notes of both fruit and caramel.