2003 Ravenswood, Petite Sirah, Sonoma County

Very dark. Tight nose, with black berry aromas. Big black cherry flavors with a hint of chocalate, moderate acid, substantial hard tannins, and a long fruity finish. This is a big Petite Sirah that needs a few years to soften out. The alcohol is 15.0%, which does not show right now, because it has so much fruit. List price is $15. My rating is 87.

I like the 2002 a little better.