Outpost ‘The Other’ Howell Mountain Petite Sirah – 2005 – 8.9 – James Meléndez / Jaime Patricio Meléndez

This Petite Sirah is dark and dense; silky and velvety tannins enrobe this bold red that is both responsive and dynamic; the initial and intermediary notes of chocolate, blackberry, cardamom, earth and underbrush give way to acids that lighten the wine on the finish.

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Tres Sabores ¿Porqué No? Napa Valley Red Blend – 2006 – 8.9 – James Meléndez / Jaime Patricio Meléndez

This wine is a blend of Zinfandel (mainly Zinfandel), Petite Sirah and Cabernet Sauvignon. Zinfandel is the predominate varietal and the Petite Sirah and Cabernet Sauvignon add an extra layer of complexity. The wine is forward in it’s viscous tannins and fully engages the roasted red plum, Poblano chile, forest, leaves and cardamom.

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