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Parducci Petite Sirah
Mendocino
True Grit
2003
Score: 90

Not exactly a bargain, but a very good, bold bottle of red wine in a style that Parducci mastered long ago. Calls for red meat, barbecue and pasta.

Gutsy and bold, but just refined enough. Deep colored, full-bodied, with lots of grip in the texture from tannins, and lots of blackberry flavor to balance it out. Hints of smoke and black pepper add complexity.

390 Cases
Alcohol: 14.5%
$24


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