Michael David 2009 Petite Petit Red (Lodi)

Country: US / Petite Petit
Variety: Red Blend California
Winery: Michael David / Lodi

Almost black in color, this is a blend of 85% Petite Sirah, 15% Petit Verdot with a pronounced smell and taste of smoked bacon, even smoked gouda, a huge-in-the-mouth wine that’s got nothing petite (or petit) about it. Its lingering tannic smokiness begs for barbecue, smoked trout or such. The label is awesome.