94 Points #31 Top 100 Cellar Selections: "Wine doesn't get much deeper in color or more concentrated in fruit flavor than this. The black color goes to smoky red on the rim, while the aroma is rife with blackberry, licorice, sweet oak, and black pepper. The palate boasts plump blackberry, soft blueberry, and dark chocolate flavors. Fans of bold, full-bodied and saturated reds are going to love this. Best through 2030." – Jim Gordon, Wine Enthusiast (November 2019)
FROM THE WINERY
Tasting Notes
The Mettler 2016 Petite Sirah exudes elegance and grace. True to its varietal heritage, the color is an opaque and deep purple. Soft aromas of dark berries, plum and oak are sultry and inviting. As it unfolds on the palate, it delivers a beautiful swirl of concentrated berry flavors with notes of dark honey, plum,
violet, and baking spices. Well-integrated tannins create a bold backdrop for the beautifully lush texture and carry the flavors through the lingering finish.
Heritage
The Mettler family heritage honors over 100 years and five generations of farming in Lodi with the release of our exceptional Petite Sirah. The size of the crop, the time spent on the vine, and the many months aged in French oak barrels all reflect the care our family took to fully express the potential of this very small and unique portion of our vineyards. The Lodi micro-climate is a true Mediterranean climate—excellent for growing Petite Sirah. The high daytime temperatures are tempered by Delta breezes which flow through the area in the evenings and cool down the fruit dramatically.
Vineyards
The vineyards for the Mettler Petite Sirah are organically and sustainably grown. The crop level was controlled using various viticulture techniques and was farmed with the latest biologically integrated farming system practices. This includes a reduction of synthetic chemicals and fertilizers in the vineyard; controlled deficient irrigation; and cover crops, which increase the rate of organic matter turnover, thus maintaining the structure and fertility of the soil.
Appellation | Lodi
Alcohol | 14.5%
Winemaker | Adam Mettler
Estate Grown
Certified Sustainable
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