The 2022 Petite Sirah Royal Punishers is all varietal that spent 15 months in 35% new French oak. Ripe black fruits, graphite, peppery herbs, and some meaty, chocolate nuances all soar from the glass, and this beauty hits the palate with full-bodied richness, a round, layered mouthfeel, and a great finish. It should have a decade of solid drinking.
93 points, Jeb Dunnuck (Jan 2025)
Deeply structured yet rich and polished, with robust flavors of blackberry that are highlighted by sandalwood, bitter chocolate and dusky spice notes as this builds tension toward medium-grained tannins. Drink now through 2034. 1,152 cases made.
93 points, Tim Fish, Wine Spectator (Dec 2024)
Root beer and cola, candied violet, warm plums and black cherry bring palate coating flavor without heaviness. Cleansing tannins and brightening acidity uncover savory accents through a long finish. Intriguing and distinctive. Concentration and refinement, this Petite Sirah is a perfect alternative for someone who wants a full bodied wine and something new.
93 points, Elaine Chukan Brown, Wine Enthusiast (Dec 2024)
So broad, rich and softly tannic, this inky-colored wine is saturated in black and blue fruit that coats the palate and lingers on the finish. Drenched in plush tannins, baked blueberries and blackberries, it is huge in flavor and body while staying plush and drinkable for fans of petite sirah. Drink now or hold.
93 points, Jim Gordon, James Suckling (Jul 2024)
Produced largely from Rutherford fruit, the 2022 Petite Sirah Royal Punishers matured in approximately one-third new French oak. Marked by scents of blackberries and vanilla, plus a few herbal nuances and hints of dark chocolate, it's full-bodied and framed by dusty tannins. Serve it alongside a nice slab of rare beef anytime over the next decade or so.
91 points, Joe Czerwinski, Wine Advocate (Oct 2024)
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