Winemaker Notes

Kaleidoscopic aromatics display classic earth, spice, floral and rich fruit notes. The finish displays the kind of intensity we know as the hallmark of a long life ahead.

100% Petite Sirah

Critical Acclaim

93 Lisa Perrotti The Wine Advocate

Made from 100% Petite Sirah coming from Calistoga, the 2018 Petite Sirah Alfred Frediani Old Vines is deep garnet-purple in color. It rocks up with decadent black fruit notions of baked plums, blackberry pie and Black Forest cake plus suggestions of licorice, charcoal, tree bark and tilled earth. The full-bodied palate is chock-full of black fruit preserves, framed by firm, rugged tannins and great freshness, finishing long and earthy.

93 Jeb Dunnuck

There are 200 cases of the 2018 Petite Sirah Alfred Frediani Vineyard Old Vines, which comes from vines planted in 1939 and spent 19 months in 37% new oak. Violet-tinged blue fruits, bouquet garni, and some rocky, earthy mineral-notes emerge from this medium to full-bodied red, which has building tannins, a good spine of acidity, and outstanding length. It’s going to evolve positively for 3-5 years and then drink nicely for at least a decade.