Hard in tannins and acidic, this is a pretty unrelieved wine when it comes to palate enjoyment. It’s not offering much, but there is a big heart of blackberries and dark, ripe cherries, leading to speculations about ageability. Since this is Petite Sirah, it’s likely to gradually soften and mellow for at least ten years.——S.H.(10/1/2010)—— 88