Stags' Leap Winery Napa Valley Petite Sirah 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Stags' Leap Winery
Label Name:
 
Napa Valley Petite Sirah
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Napa Valley
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Petite Sirah 86%, Syrah 6%, Grenache 5%, other Rhône varieties 3%
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 94; Ken's Wine Guide 93; Wine Enthusiast 92; Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 90

Tasting Note
Inky, full-bodied with black raspberry, blueberry, Bing cherry, violet, dark chocolate and roasted coffee; chewy yet refined tannins and a long, mouthwatering finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled lamb chops, ribeye steak, smoked beef brisket, braised short ribs, aged blue cheese. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi/galbi), char siu, spicy Sichuan beef, braised beef short ribs, hoisin-glazed pork.

Production Method
Short maceration (9–12 days) including fermentation; aged ~15 months in American oak (≈19% new); blended and bottled.

Vineyard Info
Stags' Leap Winery, established in 1893 in Napa Valley, is a historic producer known for concentrated red wines and a long association with Petite Sirah.