Wine Specialist

Petite Sirah – Silkwood, Stanislaus, 2004

It’s been a few tough years for any wine that falls under the category of Petite Syrah. The grape has been outperformed by many similar styles, perhaps not in taste, but definitely in terms of popularity. That being said, this wine (from Stanislaus County) is worth every penny, and will probably appreciate in value very quickly over the next few years. It’s got a huge nose that you’ll probably be stunned by, giving you pungent smells of dark fruits and coffee. This is definitely not a wine that you’ll want to be drinking with a light dessert or some summer fruits; it is much more serious than that. It is the perfect wine for spicy foods or dark red meats, even pork loin would work well. Overall, when a wine is this good, the pairings aren’t so important, because it speaks for itself. It’s got a great back-end, but where this wine really shines is the mid-palate, because it gives you a rush of cherry flavors and hints of oak.

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