Winery:  "The vineyard's 90-year old clone of Petite Sirah produces a rich and extracted wine filled with flavors of brambly blackberry and creamy currant, with hints of smoke, licorice and dark chocolate.  The grapes from this rich and exotic Reserve Petite Sirah come from a steep hillside vineyard located nearly 1,200 feet above Lake Sonoma in Northern Dry Creek Valley."

Wired For Wine:  The Rockpile delivers a mouthful of focused, beautifully balanced Petite Sirah is terrific with hearty meats and game.  The smoke and spice in the Rosenblum will enhance a mesquite-grilled steak perfectly.  Braised rabbit in a mustard sauce is another great choice.  Looking out our window at the winter wonderland makes us yearn for a fork-tender pot roast with creamy, garlicky mashed potatoes and ginger carrots on the side.  The many delicious nuances, from jammy fruits to cedary spice and licorice, in this Reserve Petite Sirah allow it to pair with a variety of cheeses.  We love this rich, ruby beauty with a Belgian Chimay.  This cow's milk cheese has been washed in Chimay beer, which gives it a pleasant, full flavor with a bold aroma.  A delicious final note with your last glass or two...  Bon (snowy) apétit winelovers!

Size:  750ml
Vintage:  2005
Varietal:  Petite Sirah
Alcohol:  15.2%
Region:  Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, California
Production:  416 dozen