Parducci Petite Sirah 2005

It's medium to full-bodied with nice peppery spice. From the grower: "This wine has aromas of black cherry, plum and black pepper, with hints of leather and oak spice. The lush flavors on the palate are of black fruits, smoke and chocolate, complemented by supple tannins. This is the perfect full-bodied wine for summer barbecues, blue cheeses, and blackened anything."

And if that's not good enough for you they are the first winery in the USA to be carbon neutral!

2 stars, 9.99 at Western

McManis Petite Sirah 2006

We have enjoyed other McManis products in the past (although I was surprised I never blogged them). However, this one is an over the top fruit bomb. Fruit can be good but this is too much. I expect some body and spice in a Syrah.

So, this is not bad, it's just not what you want. One star.