Louis M. Martini Cellar No.254 Petite Sirah 2015

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Louis M. Martini
Label Name:
 
Cellar No.254 Petite Sirah
Vintage:
 
2015
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Napa Valley (Thomann Station Vineyard, St. Helena)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
15%
Grape(s):
 
Petite Sirah (Durif)
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Cellar No. 254 Petite Sirah (recent vintages) commonly receives ~92 points from critics such as James Suckling and Wine Enthusiast; widely reviewed as a robust, full-bodied Napa Petite Sirah

Tasting Note
Deep, inky purple with bold blueberry, black plum, dark chocolate and mocha. Dense, full-bodied, with chewy ripe tannins, cracked pepper spice and a long toasted-oak finish.

Food Pairing
Grilled ribeye, braised short ribs, lamb chops, aged cheddar and blue cheese; Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi/galbi), Chinese char siu, spicy Sichuan beef, teriyaki beef skewers, and hearty Indian kebabs.

Production Method
Estate fruit from Thomann Station; small-lot fermentation with cold soak, gentle punch-downs, and 16–18 months aging in French oak (small-lot techniques).

Vineyard Info
Louis M. Martini, founded 1933 in St. Helena; Cellar No. 254 is its small-lot program using Thomann Station Vineyard (backyard plots) for handcrafted, limited-production wines.