title: Aver Family Vineyards 2011 Blessings Petite Sirah (Santa Clara Valley)
description: Black as night in the glass and noticeably viscous, this shows brooding aromas of heavy char, black tobacco, cassis, bloody meat and balsamic vinegar. The palate isn't so heavy, though. Good acidity and tannins glide across the tongue while offering flavors of pencil lead, black cherry extract and black pepper.
variety: Petite Sirah
designation: Blessings