ANTONIO GALLONI 95 POINTS - "These are some of the most seriously impressive wines I have tasted from Jaffurs. Winemaker Stephen Searle squeezed every drop of potential out of what the vintage had to offer. "Our Rhône varieties were ready to pick at slightly lower sugars than what we usually see," he said."
"The 2022 Petite Sirah Alisos Canyon is a blend of Thompson and Nolan, whereas previous vintages were all Thompson. There's a bit more natural ripeness in Nolan, and that very much comes through in the wine's ripe, red-toned profile. A touch of American oak adds sweetness that works so well here. Most importantly, winemaker Stephen Searle tamed the Petite tannins admirably well."
"The 2022 Petite Sirah Alisos Canyon is a blend of Thompson and Nolan, whereas previous vintages were all Thompson. There's a bit more natural ripeness in Nolan, and that very much comes through in the wine's ripe, red-toned profile. A touch of American oak adds sweetness that works so well here. Most importantly, winemaker Stephen Searle tamed the Petite tannins admirably well."
