Stokes' Ghost Petite Sirah

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90 points (Wine Enthusiast)

Typically $45/bottle from Stokes’ Ghost
Vintage 2020 from Monterey
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About Stokes’ Ghost: “In 1833, British sailor James Stokes jumped ship in Monterey with a booty of stolen medicine. He opened a downtown pharmacy and launched a thriving medical practice as ‘Dr. Stokes’. The phony physician was astonishingly successful for someone so poor at his job. He grew wealthy, married the widow of one of his patients, and served as mayor of Monterey. According to legend, Stokes’ sons confronted him of his devious deeds and he ingested poison, falling lifeless at their feet. His former home still stands and to this day, is haunted by the ghostly figure of a man dressed in 1800s garb.”

Ghost (Swedish band)

TASTING NOTES: “Deep and brooding, this Petite Sirah is brimming with aromas of blackberry, plum and black currant. The intense, jammy fruit provides the drama while subtle notes of mocha and hazelnut bring finesse. Stokes’ Ghost is full-bodied with balanced tannins and a finish that lingers on the palate. This rich, lush wine is just what the doctor ordered.” (AbV 14.5%, pH 3.66, TA 5.9 g/L)

BARRELS: 12 months in American, French and Hungarian oak.

PAIRS WITH: N/A

THAT REMINDS ME OF: The Swedish band Ghost. A musical project begun by Tobias Forge, the band consists of Forge playing a character as the band’s frontman and several instrumentalists known as “Nameless Ghouls.” The “Nameless Ghouls” are anonymous, essentially salaried session musicians, but they are required to wear a specific uniform while performing. It typically consists of an otherwise completely black outfit embroidered with various symbols and a silver mask. Forge’s performing identity has changed over time, although they all can be identified under the title Papa Emeritus.

The band’s music is hard rock but also pop rock but also psychedelic rock but also kind of metal but also symphonic but also really Satanic. In a schlocky, campy way. So that’s also a thing.

Stokes' Ghost Petite Sirah

90 points (Wine Enthusiast)

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