Category Archives: Petite Sirah

P.S. I Love You: Pennywise Petite Sirah

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Ben

Syrah, Shiraz, Durif and Petite Sirah. All related grapes.  Two cousins, one parent and one off-spring to be exact.  This tricky grape variety family tree tells a fascinating story of an underappreciated, yet spectacular wine: Petite Sirah. Our story begins … Continue reading →

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Full Power: 2006 Shafer Relentless

Posted on December 7, 2010 by Ben

Shafer is unique among Napa Valley’s wineries.  Unique, of course, for making Hillside Select, consistently the highest scoring wine across Robert Parker’s career.  But Shafer is truly unparalleled in Napa Valley for another unsung reason – Elias Fernandez, their winemaker … Continue reading →

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