big, rich, thick, showing all the hallmarks of a wine that means business. very great from a petite sirah point of view, massively constructed in blackberries, cherries, blueberries, anise, coffee, cocoa and spices, with firm, rich tannins, and the briary, slightly rustic mouthfeel that characterizes the variety. really good now, with decanting, and should develop in the bottle for many years.
Nord Vineyard