Tasting- Crane Lake

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Name: Crane Lake

Variety: Petite Sirah

Region: California

Country US

Year: 2018

Price: $7

According to Winery Notes "Prepare to be overwhelmed, there's nothing "petite" about this wine from the inky dark color to the bouquet loaded with tons of blackberry fruit and a hint of exotic spice; it fills your mouth with jammy fruit balanced by velvety soft tannins."

Overall this wine was good! It was a full bodied, dry, red wine with medium tannins, mild acids, and black and blueberry flavor with a hint of chocolate. I definitely agree with the review that this wine has a loaded bouquet with jammy fruit balanced by the tannins. However, I did not taste the spice.

This wine has blackberry and plum aromas. According to Wine Folly, page 147, Petite Sirah are known for their “rich black fruity flavors and bold tannins”, which is what I loved about this wine. Despite the bold tannins the wine was not overbearing. I really enjoyed the rich blueberry and plum flavors without it being too sweet. I would buy this wine again

I did not try this wine with food.