89 points
"Petite Sirah is a grape emerging from long eclipse. This red shows violets, blackcherry, plum and smoky tar aromas. The slightly sweet flavours show tasty layers of blueberry, cherry and plum."
God Stimmell, Toronto Star, 5 July 2008
"Not to be confused with true Syrah, Petite Sirah is a workhorse grape variety in some regions of the world and nobody really knows what its lineage is. Just enjoy. This Australian is fruit-driven and bold, bringing to mind sweet and tart cherries, raspberries, blueberries, wrapped in vanilla brioche.”
Dan Kislenko, The Hamilton Spectator, 5 July 2008
"Petite Sirah (a.k.a. Durif) is not 'little Syrah' although Syrah is one of its parents. The lifted nose emits alluring spice box and ripe mulberry aromas. There's a big gusher of dense ripe fruit flavours—dark berry, spiced black plum and tangy red cherry—that drench the palate. It's full bodied and incredibly well balanced. Dusty tannins add structure and longevity; drink 2010 to 2017 or after a couple of hours in a carafe. The lengthy finish is fruit forward. Pick up an armful."
Victor Harradine, Wine Current, 24 May 2008
“This is delicious - all berries, smoke and spice. Perfect barbie wine.”
Vancouver Magazine (vanmag.com), Wine Awards 2008, January/February 2008
85 points
"Spicy, peppery, blackberry jam, black cherry nose with a bit of licorice. Soft, round, slightly tannic palate with rootsy, licorice, coffee, black cherry flavours. A bit acidic on the finish but an easy drink."
Anthony Gismondi, www.gismondionwine.com, 6 August 2007
88 points
"A full-bodied and juicy wine that displays notes of plum and oak. Closed with a screwcap..."
Natalie Maclean, www.nataliemaclean.com (Canada), 22 August 2007
85 points
"Fresh and zingy. A lively mouthful of blueberry and blackberry fruit that's surprisingly refined in texture and style. Drink now."
Harvey Steiman, Wine Spectator (USA), 31 March 2007
dB Petite Sirah 2006, January 1970
