Santa Carolina VSC 2017 Petite Sirah Blend 750 mL bottle VINTAGES

Ripe blackberry and dark plum aromas are dense and full as they veer toward raisin, while this feels stocky and deep, with beneficial edginess to the well-structured palate. Dark chocolate, coffee, vanilla and easygoing spice flavors sit atop the core blackberry and cassis, while this is smooth and silky on a finish with licorice and chocolate notes that ride on for a while. Drink this comfortably ripe and pure red blend through 2027. Editors' Choice. Score - 94. (Michael Schachner, Wine Enthusiast, May 1, 2021)