Animale 2016 Stainless Steel Aged Petite Sirah (Yakima Valley)
Editors' Choice
Fruit for this wine comes from McIntire Vineyard, as with its oak-aged littermate. The aromas are enchanting, with nuanced notes of lavender, purple fruit, sea breeze and potpourri. The palate mixes lavender and purple fruit flavors with spot-on balance and bright acidity. Orange peel notes linger on the finish. It shows acidity uncommon for Washington. Drink now. Sean P. Sullivan
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Price$26,Buy Now
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DesignationStainless Steel Aged
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Alcohol12.6%
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Bottle Size750 ml
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CategoryRed
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Date Published7/1/2020
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