About the Wine: The Spellbound label vaulted to popularity when Robert Parker wrote a glowing review of their Chardonnay. It was an oaky, buttery Chard. It was good for the style, but I never really got what the hype was about. I had heard good things about their Cab and seeing their Petite Sirah, long one of my favorite varietals, made me curious.
About THIS Wine: The wine is opaque in the glass with a purple rim. This will be no Old World style wine. I'm expecting a New World fruit bomb. The fruit is there, long and lingering right through the finish. There is also some structure, though. The winemakers seemed to have brought this rambunctious varietal to heel without sacrificing it's signature raspberry flavor.
Drinking This Wine: I would have it with nothing heavier than a pork steak and even that might be pushing it. It could compliment something with a bit of spice, may fajitas or something like that.
Overall Impression: This wine is varietally correct, food friendly, and tasty. At fourteen a bottle it is good for the price.
