Another stunning vintage from this little vineyard. The wine is inky dark–almost opaque–with a deep, purple hue. On the nose it opens with intense blueberry and blackberry aromas with a toasty caramel and cinnamon undertone. Further aeration reveals deeper, complex layers of ripe plums, white pepper followed by licorice, cedar and a touch of mint.

On the palate this wine is extracted and heavy but well balanced—all the way to a big, hedonistic, juicy, mouth-filling finish. 8–12 years longevity is to be expected from this varietal.

Vineyard Notes

The word “vineyard” is a bit of an overstatement for this single acre of vines grown on a steep cliff above the floor of Dry Creek Valley. Last time Miro made wine from this dry farmed vineyard was back in 2004. Nine years later, the vines were older and producing even better fruit.

The hard red soil, lack of irrigation, and hot summer days provide a bit of a challenge for the vines, but their struggle results in super-concentrated fruit, and only 2 to 2.5 tons of grapes per acre. The bud wood for the vines was taken from century-old vines grown on the Trentadue Estate property in Geyserville. All vines are head-pruned in the old traditional way, which Miro believes is best for Petite Sirah.