Selby Winery, Healdsburg, CA
Wine Barrels at Selby Winery, Healdsburg, CA

Tasting Notes

This deep, dark, rich wine is famous as a blending component. By cellaring the cooperage for a minimum of three years we soften the tannins and create a unique fruit focus Petite Sirah. With a flavor of dark cherry followed by hints of leather, cardamom and orange zest this wine will impress the most discerning pallet. Best if consumed by 2009.

2004 Selby Petite Sirah
Russian River Valley

"Petite Sirah is a grape which a century ago was known in France as Durif. Less distinguished than its more popular Northern Rhone varietals, the plantings in France were removed, but not before it made its way to California. I say, “Merci Francais” and California is delighted to host your immigration. This blending gem is also a single-varietal jewel not to be missed when you taste the Selby line-up."
~ Susie Selby

PROFILE
Appellation:
 Russian River Valley
Vineyards/Blend:

35% Brooks Vineyard,
25% Azevedo Vineyard,
40% Peters Vineyard
Brix at Harvest:
 24.5
Harvest Date:
 October 2004
Alcohol:
 14.3%
Other Notes:
  
Bottled:
 May 2007
Cases Produced:
 325
Release Date:
 September 2007
Price:
 $28
Critical Praise
 Bronze Medal
2008 Sonoma County Harvest Fair
Technical Sheet 2004 Selby Petite Sirah PDF