2013 Skinner Petite Sirah

Estate: Skinner Vineyards
Region: El Dorado, Sierra Foothills, California, United States of America
Vineyard: Stoney Creek Estate Vineyard

Tasting Note:July 10, 2017

Deep purplish ruby red. Mute on the nose with dark powdered cocoa, and a touch of dark fruits like plums and black berries. Heavy tannins (7.5/10) on day one with a medium to medium plus body. Mute to start with a touch of blue and black fruits. Opened up within an hour with some minerality, graphite and some smoky notes. Medium plus finish.

Made up of 86% Petite Sirah, 5% Counoise, 4% Syrah, 3% Viognier, 1% Grenache and 1% Mourvedre. Aged for 23 months in 55% new French oak and 45% neutral French oak. Only 252 cases produced.

Drink Dates:

2017 till 2020.

Rating:

87 Points.

Price Point:

$$ - Sample provided by the winery. Release price is $36.00.

Skinner Vineyards, Petite Sirah, Red Wine, El Dorado, Sierra Foothills, California, United States of America, Stoney CreekGreg Ballington2013, Skinner Vineyards, Stoney Creek Estate Vineyard, Petite Sirah, El Dorado, Sierra Foothills, California, United States of America, $$, 87 Points, Red Wine, Chris PittengerComment