Accolades for Petite Sirah and ‘The Siren’ Rhone-style Red
A Double Gold Medal for Carica 2008 Petite Sirah has just been announced by the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition 2011. “This is Carica’s first bottling of Petite Sirah, so we are truly gratified by this recognition,” said Winemaker Charlie Dollbaum. He harvested all the grapes from a single Sonoma County vineyard for a limited production of only 125 cases. 92 points, the Wine Enthusiast.
In addition, Carica’s latest Rhone-style Red Wine – 2008 ‘The Siren’ – has just garnered a 91-point rating by the Wine Enthusiast magazine. “Since we released The Siren this fall, a wide-range of wine lovers has been telling us how much they enjoy this food-friendly blend. The Siren combines Syrah, Grenache, and Mourvèdre grapes. Now we have critical acclaim from this high reputable source, too,” noted Dollbaum. Blending grape varietals to produce a complex-flavored and balanced red wine is a time-honored winemaking practice in Europe, and such blending is now being practiced in North America by some small producers like Carica Wines. As a local, family-owned winery, Carica Wines is excited to be forging direct relationships with wine enthusiasts who are willing to experience new directions in winemaking.