Byington 2013 Smith Vineyards Petite Sirah (Dry Creek Valley)

Country: US / Smith Vineyards
Variety: Petite Sirah California
Winery: Byington / Dry Creek Valley

A severity of tannin and heat opens this wine before mellowing into soft, juicy red raspberry and plum. Remaining relatively light bodied and restrained for the variety, it becomes softer on the chocolaty midpalate before a grippy finish grabs back the power.