Tobin James Petite Sirah

[Innkeeper]

1998 Tobin James, Paso Robles, Ranchita Canyon Vineyard, Petite Sirah ($18.00). Took a chance and popped one tonight. Yes! Another inky red color, lots of black fruit (cherries, berries, currents) on the nose and upfront along with a healthy dose of pepper. Spicy complexity with very Rhoney nuances on the palate, and a most happy finish. Tannin not completely tame, but left the tooth enamel in place. Would it, could it improve. Yeah! Have more and will let them hang in there for awhile.

Paired with some of the most fantastic lamb loin chops seen in a long time. Picked them up from the Brunswick Commissary today. Simply broiled with OO, salt, pepper, and granulated garlic; they were terrific with a tossed salad and the PS.

[This message has been edited by Innkeeper (edited 08-27-2006).]