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WINE OF THE WEEK (5/3/2015)

GNARLEY HEAD AUTHENTIC BLACK 2013
LIMITED RELEASE
LODI, CALIFORNIA



By:  Ed "The Wine Guy"  

Inky in color, this inexpensive Petite-Sirah based medium-bodied blend exhibits aromas and flavors of blackberry, black cherry, plum, black pepper, black licorice, and spice. NB: Petite Sirah is not Syrah; they are totally different red wine grape varietals; if you tasted the wines made from these grapes side by side you would immediately recognize the difference: the Petite Sirah - produced from small, intensely colored berries - possesses a lively acidity, the Syrah, a heavy, earthy mouth-feel. As we enter the barbecue season, I suggest this Gnarley Head Authentic Black as a satisfying match to any and all meat creations from the grill.