Helwig 2012 Petite Sirah (Shenandoah Valley (CA))

Country: US /
Variety: Petite Sirah California
Winery: Helwig / Shenandoah Valley (CA)

Very impressive color, fruit concentration and tannic structure add up to an outstanding Petite Sirah. What’s compelling is that this full-bodied wine seems to get its character purely from the concentrated and tannin-laden grapes rather than from new oak barrels or add-ins. This needs time in a cool cellar to show all its potential complexity. Best from 2016–2022.