Petite Sirah

[mrdutton]

Well let me just say this about that. I am not sure that I am glad that this thread survived the great disaster of April 2, 2000 or not...........

As for Petite Sirah being related to Syrah, I thought I posted a very detailed piece that seemed to implicate some relationship. I quote: "DNA analysis report, (9/1997), has shown as likely to be derived from the Peloursin and Syrah parent cultivars found in the Rhone region."

So it may not be pure, but if the Petite Sirah was derived from the Syrah parent cultivars, does not that mean that it is related?

Another item...........

I recently traveled to the Tampa, Florida area where I managed to find a wine store (which is an unlikely occurance here in Virginia) with a tremendous selection of wines (Although they did not have the 1997 Rosemount GSM yet. But not to worry because it is not in south-eastern Virginia either).

I purchased a bottle of 1998 Fat Bastard.

Here is my question: What do you think, should I drink it now or should I set it aside for 3 to 7 years or whatever number of years might be appropriate?

[This message has been edited by mrdutton (edited 04-12-2000).]