NEW RELEASES! First-ever Petite Sirah and new Rhone-style red wine blend “The Siren”
2008 Petite Sirah, “Kick Ranch” Sonoma County. Petite Sirah is a new varietal for the Carica Wines label. We are delighted with the results and hope you will be, too. Winemaker Charlie Dollbaum has made this lesser-known red varietal in a bold, but balanced style. The characteristic tannins and classic structure are there, and you will also enjoy the rounded fruit flavor. See for yourself why Petite Sirah’s popularity is growing.
Petite Sirah grapes were harvested from Kick Ranch in Sonoma County in October, 2008. Following fermentation, the wine was aged for 21 months in both new and used French and American oak barrels. The wine was bottled unfiltered and unfined on August 12, 2010. 125 cases produced. $36 per bottle.
2008 Red Wine “The Siren” Sonoma County. Carica’s 2008 Rhone-style blend, “The Siren,” follows in the tradition of Carica’s popular 2007 “Temptation” proprietary red wine blend. As the hero Odysseus of Greek mythology was tempted by the song of the sirens, we invite you to be tempted by The Siren!
The Rhone varietals Syrah, Grenache, and Mourvèdre were blended to make The Siren. This wine, with its robust fruit flavor and clean finish, suggests a pairing with steak or grilled lamb with rosemary. The aromas are of red fruit and herbs de Provence. The flavors are of blackberry, chocolate, and white pepper. After fermentation and aging in American and French oak barrels for 21 months, The Siren was bottled on August 12, 2010. 175 cases produced. $32 per bottle.