2010 Line 39 North Coast Petite Sirah

About This Wine

The 39th parallel runs right through the heart of California wine country.

This is the home of Line 39, which procures grapes from both the Central Coast and North Coast growing regions of the state. Sourcing from multiple microclimates enables the winemaker for Line 39 to craft wines with aroma and flavors spectrums that are quite wide.

“Line 39 wines are versatile and sophisticated, providing a wonderful complement to a variety of foods,” a winery spokesperson tells us, explaining the vintner’s vision. “Our white wines are bright, crisp and refreshing, while our reds are smooth and flavorful.”

The 2010 Line 39 Petite Sirah was made from North Coast grapes, including fruit grown in Lake County, one of the region’s under-the-radar appellations. It’s a full-bodied wine with plenty of personality, its array of fruit flavors complemented by subtle oak spice notes. The wine is extremely food friendly, and almost cries out for a thick, juicy steak.

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:100% Petite Sirah
• Grape Source:California’s North Coast Area, Including Lake County
• Aromas & Flavors:Various Dark Fruits, Red and Black Cherries, and a Hint of Oak Spice
• Aging Vessels:Assorted Oak Barrels
• When to Drink:Now Through 2014
• Food Pairing Suggestiona thick, juicy steak.

Member Ratings

Recipes.

• 

  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
  

  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
  

  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
  

  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
• 

  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