About the Wine: Traditionalists sometimes call California winemakers the "Mad Scientists" of the wine business. While the makers from Bordeaux, Burgundy, and Tuscany strive for consistency, California winemakers are forever trying to find ways to make wines that are truly different. Michael David is a maker of particular vision and with an especially pronounced disregard for tradition, as demonstrated in this blend of Petite Sirah and Petit Verdot. These are two grape varietals that never meet in traditional wine making.
About THIS Wine: It is opaque purple in the glass with a violet rim. The nose presents the jammy red fruit that more or less defines the Lodi appellation. That fruit is present on the palate with an interesting undercurrent of tannin that makes this a good wine for a light meal. Pasta dishes or a light lasagna seem especially suitable.
Drinking This Wine: As stated, it would be good with lighter Italian food. It would also make a good burger wine. There is a little too much acidity for a sipper. Another year of aging would not hurt this wine but it will not get much better than it is now.
Overall Impression: This wine is okay but I can't say I'm especially thrilled with it. Much as I am a fan of Michael David I am going to have to say that this one is a little overpriced.
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