Although it shows a lot of the characteristics of the genre, I found it quite enjoyable. Of course, it's also at the higher end of the price range for this Rodney Daingerfield of grapes. Very dark blackish-purple color. Ripe berry fruit and pleasant leathery-spicy aroma notes. Juicy blackberry fruit and sweet oak flavors, very full and tart.
Tannins are quite evident but are well upstaged by the fruit.
As with most Petite Sirahs, I expect it will hold up for a very long time in the cellar before it even begins to evolve. Rare roast beef. In order to maintain objectivity and avoid conflicts of interest, I purchase all the wines I rate at my own expense in retail stores.