2006 Petite Sirah - Pepperland

Wonderfully aromatic and full of personaliry, with fresh black and white pepper notes defining the zesty wild berry, mineral and savory flavors. Full-bodied, with tannins that are firm, gripping and taut. Drink now through 2013.

92 Points — Mary Ann Worobiec, The Wine Spectator - 2/09

2006 Petite Sirah - Muscleman

Intense coffee, spice and cola notes are thickly full-bodied, with ripe, pure raspberry and black fruit flavors and firm chewy tannins. Shows wonderful complexity and focus. The flavors sing on the finish. Drink now through 2014.

92 Points — Mary Ann Worobiec, The Wine Spectator - 2/09

The 2006 Petite Sirah Muscleman’s blue/black color is accompanied by a sweet nose of blueberries, blackberries, and background oak. Thick, juicy, rich, and highly extracted, with no bitterness, this enormously endowed Petite Sirah requires 5-6 years of cellaring, and should be drunk over the following 20-25. Impressive!

90 Points —Robert Parker, Jr., The Wine Advocate - 12/08