Spellbound Petite Sirah 2009 (California)

While wine shopping a few months ago I ran across this wine and yes it spoke to me. I enjoy Petite Sirahs as they are usually big and bold just like I like. This wine did not disappoint!


In the glass this wine is a dark purple, almost black. Even when you swirl the wine very little light passes through. On the nose this wine has intense aromas of blackberry, cherry pie and big ripe juicy plum, the type that leaves juice and fleshy fruit all over your face when you sink your teeth into it with vanilla, pepper and just a touch of prune. On the Palate this wine is bold and fruity with hints of raspberry jam, vanilla and a hint of pepper on the finish. This is a pretty incredible Petite Sirah especially for the price around $15 per bottle and I highly recommend it!


 76% Petite  Sirah 18% Syrah 6% proprietary red wines

Spellbound is a partnership between Robert and Lydia Mondavi, Patti Romano and Geoff Whitman. The partners also own Medusa Wines. Robert is the grandson of the Robert Mondavi who founded Robert Mondavi Wines, so he is no stranger to the industry.