Girard - Petite Sirah Napa Valley 2021 (750ml) Merritt Island

Girard - Petite Sirah Napa Valley 2021 (750ml) Merritt IslandWinemaker Notes The nose reveals a mlange of black raspberry, tree ripened Santa Rosa plum, and cigar tobacco. Medium plus to full bodied, the wine unfolds with layers of black cherry preserves, vanilla, and hints of garrigue framed by a careful selection of Fusion barrel oak; savory notes imparted by the American oak, Hungarian oak elevates Petite Sirahs spice, and the French oak affords the wine a smooth and luxurious vanilla scented finish. Blend:

in barrels of 225 L (30%) and 600 L demi-muids (30%)

and a brambly finish

There's plenty of the linear focus that is typical here

intervention is kept to a minimum

The tannins open slowly

enjoy it over the coming 6-7 years

and an irreproachable attitude to cleanliness also symbolize his quest for excellence in the shape of pure and balanced wines that burst with energy

notes of Asian spice and lead pencil

Tasted on two separate occasions

Blend: 50% Grenache

though avoiding excesses

with a deep and broad swath of well-roasted tobacco