2009 Foppiano Lot 96 Sonoma County Petite Sirah

About This Wine

The Foppiano family has been crafting wine in Sonoma County since 1896.

Giovanni Foppiano founded the winery, and survived Prohibition by selling home winemaking kits. Over the years, the family has made many different wines, but it has become famous for crafting truly exceptional Petite Sirah.

“As our flagship wine, we constantly work to make our Petite Sirah better with each vintage,” says Paul Foppiano, who heads the family business today. “It is our goal to take it from a great wine to an elite caliber wine.” Toward that end, winemaker Natalie West treats the Petite Sirah grapes with the tender, loving care normally reserved for Pinot Noir.

Then, as is done with many “elite caliber” wines, she blends in small amounts of other varieties to lend balance and complexity. For the 2009 “Lot 96” bottling, those varieties included Carignane, Zinfandel and Grenache. The finished product is rich, jammy, delicious and, we believe, elite.

About Petite Sirah

Petite Sirah can be described as black peppery, but can mostly be described as "vinous" and, agreeable, pleasant, and sometimes delicious, not highly distinctive. Wines made from Petite Sirah age slowly and can survive fairly long cellaring of ten years or more.

Tasting Notes

• Grape Composition:80% Petite Sirah, 10% Carignane, 5.5% Zinfandel and 4.5% Grenache
• Grape Source:Sonoma County, California
• Aromas & Flavors:Blackberry, Black Cherry, Strawberry, Pepper & Caramel
• Aging Vessels:New and Neutral French and Hungarian Oak Barrels
• When to Drink:Now Through 2016
• Food Pairing Suggestiongrilled meats, or aged cheeses.

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Recipes.

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  Tuscan Style Roasted Game Hens If you're looking for a change from turkey or ham this holiday season, try this easy-to-prepare dish that matches well with both white and red wines. It serves 6... Get The Recipe
  

  Smoked Salmon Penne Pasta In a world of "anything goes" food-and-wine pairing, we're always on the lookout for recipes that match well with either white or red wines. This is one such recipe, and it makes two servings... Get The Recipe
  

  Pork Tenderloin With Tart Cherry Port And Caraway Sauce This delicious recipe from Sonoma County's J. Fritz Winery matches beautifully with almost any red wine. It makes 4 to 6 servings. Get The Recipe
  

  Grilled Figs With Gorgonzola Summer may be waning, but the grilling season continues. Petite Sirah, Zinfandel or a bold red blend would match nicely with this dish, which makes a wonderful starter course. This recipe makes enough to fill a party pass-around platter... Get The Recipe
  

  Pan Fried Lamb Chops This recipe, which makes 4 servings, features flavors that can be enjoyed with virtually any red wine. Turn it into a complete meal with a side dish jasmine rice. Get The Recipe
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  Tomato Pesto Pasta A wonderful match with Cabernet Sauvignon, this recipe helps bring out the fruitful quality of the wine. It also matches nicely with other red wines, and serves 4. Get The Recipe
  

  Boeuf Bourgogne This family-sized recipe hails from the Burgundy region of France. It matches beautifully with California Petite Sirah or Zinfandel. Get The Recipe