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Orfila Vineyards

Orfila Vineyards Petite Sirah

Name: Orfila Vineyards Petite Sirah
Brand: Orfila Vineyards
Price: null USD
Rating: 4.25 (0 reviews)

United States, South Coast California

Red wine

4.3

Expert Rating

4.2

Rarely Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Orfila Vineyards Petite Sirah is a premium wine produced by Orfila Vineyards, a renowned winery located in the San Pasqual Valley of California. The wine is made from grapes grown in the vineyards of the Escondido appellation, which is known for its ideal climate and soil conditions for growing Petite Sirah. The vineyard features well-drained soils and a warm climate, which results in grapes with concentrated flavors and aromas. The wine is made using traditional winemaking techniques, including aging in oak barrels, which adds complexity and depth to the wine. The resulting wine is a full-bodied, rich and complex wine with notes of dark fruit, spice, and a long, smooth finish. It is a perfect choice for wine enthusiasts who appreciate bold and flavorful wines.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This Petite Sirah from Orfila Vineyards is a big, bold, and powerful red.It has aromas of ripe dark fruit, toasted oak, and spice, followed by a full-bodied palate of blackberry, black cherry, and mocha flavors. The tannins are perfectly balanced and the finish is long and lingering. It's a great wine for enjoying with friends and family.

EXPERT RATING

4.3

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Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

Moderate

No/Low

Very High

Intensity:

Pronounced

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Rich

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Lean

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Grippy

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (1)

Petite Sirah

ORIGINS

Winery: Orfila Vineyards

Region: South Coast California

The South Coast of California is a wine lover's paradise, boasting some of the most diverse and exciting wines in the world. It is known as the seat of Californian viticulture, with Father Junipero Serra setting up the first mission there in 1769. Before the Prohibition era, it had the biggest wine industry in California. The South Coast of California has a long and storied history of winemaking. The region was first planted with vines in the late 1700s, when Spanish missionaries planted the first vineyards in the area. Since then, the region has become a major player in the California wine industry, producing some of the most sought-after wines in the world.

CUSTOMER RATING

4.2

0 Reviews