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Guenoc Petite Sirah 2004

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2004

Avg. Rating: 84.0/100 (3 Reviews)
Winery: Guenoc
Vintage: 2004
Varietal: Petit Sirah
Country: United States
Region: California
Retail Price: $ 8 USD
Created by: jimkay
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Current release. Normacorc synthetic closure. Alc. 12.5%

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Guenoc Petite Sirah 2004
(over 2 years ago) buddy icon jimkay 82.0/100
Dark Purple color and nice nose of brambly fruit. Reminds me of a red Zinfandel. Palate is about what you'd expect - black fruit, minimal tannins and acidity. One dimensional but enjoyable, cheap and low alcohol all recommend it for an every day red.

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Guenoc Petite Sirah 2004
(about 1 year ago) buddy icon d^____^b 84.0/100
I'm a fan of Barberas and Nebbiolo but since I've moved to California I developed a certain passion for Pinot noirs and Petit Syrahs. They have something that reminds my background, sincere and unpretentious wines, able to express themselves without working them out too much. This particular bottle tends to be slightly too acid, leaving an harsh palate. Dark fruit, with a berry nose, peppery hints and raisins. Really not bad for its price, but still, unpretentious.

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Guenoc Petite Sirah 2004
(about 1 year ago) buddy icon cliffordjames 86.0/100
ON THE NOSE: Concentrated cherry on the nose with generous caramel and toast. This is a very big nose, very new-world style, and perhaps a bit fake, I must admit. Still, there is much to be said about such a nice big nose. You know what, though, there is also some Sani-Flush action going on here, so . . . ON THE PALATE: The fruit explodes on the palate, but not without intense sugar as well. This wine may be good as she opens more and more this evening, but I’m not sure it will get too far past the sweetness that is, unfortunately, a little overbearing. There is nice, potent fruit here, and the caramel flavor really is to die for, if you like that kind of thing. A deep dark licorice flows easily from the attack into the mid-palate leaving behind very fine tannins that actually do satisfy, and we are most definitely fond of tannin, so, this wine isn’t all THAT bad. The finish is wonderfully long and, yes, sweet, but not ONLY sweet, it has some lingering spice that is a treat and, well, it goes on and on. This is a full-bodied wine with a deep, intense color to match. It is bold and new-world in style. It would likely appeal to many who liked their wines sugarfied and fruity, but for us, well, we STILL admit that there is something here to like. For a cheapie Petite Sirah we’ve tried Grizzly Flats (never did tasting notes for that bad boy) which was also big and fruity, but wasn’t worth the price of admission, which was only $6, and STILL not worth it. THIS one, though, IS worth the $7 we paid for it, but that was a closeout price; if I recall the “original” price was set at $11.95, but who knows?! This wine is luscious on the palate, rich and velvety and satisfying. The fake sweetness deters from the overall experience, however, and our rating will have to reflect this, but Darcey and I really enjoyed this wine, and the price made us smile big and drink with fervor!

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