Buena Vista The Legendary Badge Petite Sirah 2016

Description

Here's a typically inky, deep purple, petite sirah with rich soft nose of blueberry cheesecake with honey graham crust. Deep dark black rose florality as well, with a slightly meaty back note. It is full bodied by the pound, quite thick, a touch sweet and warm (14.5%), with quite firm, slightly green tannin typical of the variety. Quite meaty on the finish, with a dusty feel. The length is very good. Score - 88. (David Lawrason, winealign.com, March 26, 2018)

Tasting Notes

This wine is a tribute to one of California's first sheriffs, Agoston Haraszthy, who was elected the sheriff of San Diego County in 1850. He built the first jail before moving north to pursue purple gold and the perfect terroir for fine wines; he found the latter in Sonoma County, where he established Buena Vista Winery in 1857. This wine shows rich raspberry, cherry and spice, with oaky and herbal notes. Pour with short ribs. (Vintages panel, Sept. 2017)

Tags

D - Dry, Full-bodied & Smooth, Petite Sirah, Red Wine, Wine, XD - Extra Dry