It’s midnight at the MGM recording studio and Sammy Davis Jr.’s on the mic. Rat Pack gathered in blueberry silk Armani suits, Dark chocolate leather booths, Shou Pu-erh tea in mahogany mugs, red velvet vocals crooned into a Shure SM56. Word to the sound engineer is: turn up the earth and spice. Fade in the quatre épices. Let the sweet black sesame echo. Then Sinatra’s looking your way and calling for backup vocals. You might’ve come to sweep the floors, but you’ll leave as a superstar.
95 Points, Jeb Dunnuck
All Petite Sirah, the 2022 First Time Caller comes from the Shell Creek and Rolph vineyards in Paso Robles and spent 18 months in 80% new barrels. This saturated purple-hued effort offers tons of jammy blue fruit as well as full-bodied richness, a round, plush, seamless mouthfeel, lots of spicy, peppery nuances, ripe tannins, and a great finish. It’s a big, rich, sexy Petite Sirah that stays balanced, graceful, and oh, so drinkable.
