A blend of estate-grown vineyards and fruit from Casa de Vina, one of Livermore’s most dazzling vineyard sites, Page Mill has made a Petite with a sweet nose of red fruit and very soft tannins.It’s docile in style and subdued, but its licorice and chocolate notes are deliciously vibrant on the finish.——V.B.(4/1/2012)—— 88

This Livermore Valley Petite Sirah, from a producer that’s done well with Syrah, is soft and round, docile even for a Petite Sirah, especially one at 14.8% alcohol. Opening with a hit of menthol and cocoa, the wine is fruit forward but tame and oaky throughout. Give it time to open and age. ——V.B.(10/1/2011)—— 87