Variety: 76% Petite Sirah, 12% Zinfandel, 10% Syrah, 2% Lagrein
Region: Paso Robles, California
Country: USA
Year: 2021
Price: $16
Winery Review: The 2021 vintage delivers yet another stunning blend with trademark Pessimist flair. This wine is powerful and intensely aromatic out of the glass, presenting fragrances of blueberry, boysenberry and black plum. Secondary layers reveal elderberry, truffle, cocoa and cardamom spice accented by hints of eucalyptus, leather, cherry pipe tobacco and grilled meats. Broad and expansive on the palate, it bestows lush, generous flavors of black cherry, blueberry creme de cassis and damp forest floor. Hints of lavender, anise and black olive complement the rich, ripe fruit flavors. Massive in weight yet elegantly structured, this wine is a powerhouse that reveals itself gradually yet deliberately. It finishes smoothly with leisure and length, on notes of blackberry, espresso bean and pomegranate.
My Review: This was a very interesting wine. Blueberry hits the nose first which I don’t experience often. I get more dark fruit like blackberry and black cherry but I also get dark chocolate. It is very fragrant. I taste dark berry and black currant as it is slightly fruity but not overly so. The wine is dry and smooth and finished long. It is good now but definitely would be better if it opened up some more.
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