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Old Soul Petite Sirah 2021

18 February 2025 By in Red Wine, Wine Tags: , , , , , Leave a comment

Petite Sirah from Lodi, California

Purchase Price: $12.99

Wine Enthusiast 91, ElsBob 90

ABV 14.5%

Purplish red in color, aromas of black fruits, full-bodied, semi-dry with a tannic finish. The high tannic finish makes it a difficult sipping wine but will pair nicely with spicey, fatty foods. Try it with barbecued beef ribs or roasted pork.

An excellent fine wine at a very reasonable price. Petite Sirah is some of the best value wine on the market.

Trivia: Petite Sirah is a cross between Syrah and the very rare grape, Peloursin. It is called ‘petite’ because of its small grapes. The wine is one of the most opaque varietals known, with a cloudy look suggesting that it should be filtered but that’s just a natural characteristic of the wine.

Top Six Wine Varietals by Volume Sales in the US for 2024

28 January 2025 By in Wine Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , Leave a comment
  1. Chardonnay – The white for the win. Chardonnay is the most planted grape in the world. Wine label shown is a 98-100 rated 2022 Chardonnay from Argentina priced around $140.
  2. Cabernet Sauvignon – Always popular, this red comes in a close second. The grape is a cross between Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc.
  3. Pinot Grigio/Gris – A dry, acidic favorite among white wine enthusiasts. Pinot Grigio and Pinot Gris are the same grape, just with an Italian and French name, respectively.
  4. Merlot – High sales volume but not necessarily high dollar amounts compared to other wines on this list. Merlot is more affordable due to higher yields, it can grow almost anywhere, and it doesn’t need to be aged as long as Cabernet Sauvignon.
  5. Sauvignon Blanc – Increasing in popularity every year. A lighter-bodied white with more acidity than Chardonnay.
  6. Pinot Noir – Consumers love this wine’s complex flavors. It’s a medium dry, medium-bodied wine that ages well and makes for a nice sipping wine.