A Mexican Petite Sirah

A Mexican Petite Sirah:

Wine Reviewed
L. A. Cetto Petite Sirah 2007 12.5% alcohol about $10

Let’s start by quoting the marketing materials. Tasting Note : You can't beat the value of this wine: you simply won't find a better wine for the money. Juicy, round and ripe with aromas of black plums, black raspberry and vanilla smoke. Food matches: spicy black bean dishes, steak-and-cheese enchiladas. Score - 89. (Natalie MacLean, at her web site, June 6, 2009)And now for my review.
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At the first sips this wine’s acidity was harsh. It had a lot of power but was harsh. The first meal was a cheeseless lasagna made with a moderately spicy salsa. Now I felt I was actually tasting the wine. There were plums and light, pleasant tannins and chocolate. A liberal dousing of Louisiana cayenne pepper sauce thinned this Petite Sirah.

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