Lustrum Petite Sirah 2023

When our local wine expert Kristina tasted through the latest batch of reds made by one of our favorite Californian producers, a single word sprang immediately to mind: Lustrum, a mix of lust and luster.

Though each bottling had its own nuances, they all seemed to offer a patina of lusciously ripe fruit flavors. And this deeply concentrated and vibrantly perfumed Petite Sirah—the latest addition to the range—is, thankfully, no exception.

Made with grapes from a family-owned Certified California Sustainable vineyard near the town of Ripon, in the state’s abundant northern interior, it’s an opulent inky purple color and wafts enchanting aromas of black fruits and cocoa that follow through to a palate dominated by more fruit flavor and nuanced mocha tones. With just a touch of black pepper playing out across a long finish, it’s a satisfying wine from first pour to last sip.

Delicious on its own, it would also be a welcome companion to hearty meat dishes, smoky or nutty cheeses, and earthy vegetarian fare.

Only a small lot of this wine was produced, so hurry to order yours today.