2021 Estate Petite Sirah
Dark, refined, and powerfully elegant. Petite Sirah with a Mediterranean soul.
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- Vintage
- 2021
- Appellation / source
- Rancho Santa Ynez
- Size
- 750 ml
- Alcohol
- 13%
- Vineyard
- Rancho Santa Ynez
- Ageing
- 18 months
- Barrels
- 6
- Availability
- Available
Composition: 100% Petite Sirah (Carhartt Mesa)
Nose (aromas): black plum, potpourri, black licorice
Flavor (palate): blueberry reduction, cocoa, dried blood orange
Winemaker’s Notes: The 2021 Estate Petite Sirah is dark, layered, and beautifully restrained. For us, it represents a Mediterranean-style expression of this powerful variety. It pairs seamlessly with aged cheeses like Midnight Moon or Piave Vecchio, which highlight its blue fruit and cocoa tones. For a vegetarian option, roasted root vegetables with thyme and balsamic glaze draw out its earthy depth and spice. On the meat side, herb-crusted pork shoulder or slow-braised short ribs bring balance to its richness without overwhelming the palate. Despite its density, the wine’s tannins are refined and approachable, creating a textured yet graceful experience. Decant for one hour or give it a splash decant before serving to let the wine breathe and reveal its floral and blue-fruited core.
Aging Potential: Now - 2034+
Additional Notes: Planted in 2010, the Carhartt Mesa Petite Sirah block produces wines of depth and balance, shaped by the site’s marine-influenced air and moderate climate. The 2021 vintage, defined by its slow, even ripening, delivered Petite Sirah with structure and poise. It is dark and brooding, yet polished and aromatically expressive. Gentle cellar handling, including whole-berry fermentations and minimal maceration, preserves the variety’s natural beauty and creates weight without excessive tannin.
''Petite Sirah has been part of our estate since 2010, and it’s a variety that demands respect in the cellar. The 2021 vintage gave us the kind of fruit I love: dense, brooding, but balanced and vibrant at the same time. We ferment this wine gently with whole berries and soft pump-overs to keep the structure refined while preserving all those deep florals and blue fruits. It’s full-bodied without being heavy, a wine that opens up beautifully with air. Give it a good splash decant, and you’ll see what makes our Mesa-grown Petite Sirah so distinct: rich, expressive, and built to age gracefully.''
- CHASE CARHARTT, CO-WINEMAKER
