2013 Beaās Knees Petite Sirah, Oberti Vineyard, Suisun Valley, California
Petite Sirah thrives in Suisun Valley, and will probably emerge as its signature varietal. Everything we love about Petite Sirah is abundant in the Oberti Vineyard grapes-rich, densely concentrated flavors, intense color and tannins that are formidable but not forbidding. Our 2013 Beaās Knees Petite Sirah is richly flavored, with aromas of blackberry, blueberry, and dark chocolate-covered cherries, along with hints of baking spices. On the palate it is rich, dense, and long, with firm but not overbearing tannins.
Winery: Peopleās Wine Revolution
Founder: Matt Reid and Marcy Webb
Founded: 2009
Location: Calistoga, CA
Husband and wife team Matt Reid and Marcy Webb conceived The Peopleās Wine Revolution to bring great wines to all at reasonable prices. Our goal is to make wines every bit as good as those we made for our day jobs, but at a fraction of the price. PWR is now our full-time pursuit.
Matt completed the UC-Davis Viticulture & Enology M.S. program in 2003. He has been the winemaker at Seavey Vineyard and Quixote Winery, and the Custom Crush Winemaker at Failla Wines. He is currently winemaker for Benessere Vineyards and Consulting Winemaker for Burgess Cellars.
Marcyās background is public health (epidemiology), but her quick, scientific mind has led to positions at The Napa Wine Company, Franciscan and Chalk Hill. She is the assistant winemaker for Ballentine Vineyards.
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Peopleās Wine Revolution Petite Sirah
4 bottles for $49.99 $12.50/bottle + $2/bottle shipping
Case of 12 for $109.99 $9.17/bottle + $1/bottle shipping
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(Note: Tax & Shipping not included in savings calculations)
2013 Peopleās Wine Revolution Petite Sirah - $40 = 26.65%
We bought this last year, and so far have consumed two bottles. We found it to be a decent sipping wine, but it clashed horribly with the foods we tried it with. My aunt insisted there was something wrong with the bottle, which confused me because I didnāt think there was anything objectionable about it. Then I started eating the same hors dāoeuvres, and realized what the issue was. Iāve had other wines in the past that didnāt pair well with a variety of foods, but nothing as dramatically as this one.
Unfortunately, most of our wine consumption coincides with meals, so we have been reluctant to open the remaining bottles.
@moondigger I had a similar experience with the bottles we had from woot. Could never quite put my finger on it because the wine isnāt bad at all, it just doesnāt quite work.
@moondigger Hm, I am really surprised to hear that. What sort of hors dāouerves did you try it with? I really enjoy it with the usual suspectsāpizza, anything off the grill, cured meats, etc.
Apologies for the lack of detail in my initial comment.
It was several months ago, and I canāt remember exactly what it was we were eating. It was cured meats and cheeses, savory snack foods, etc. I do recall trying a few different items and having the wine taste overly tannic and astringent in combination with the foods.
I know the perceived strength of tannins depends heavily on the interaction of wine with certain kinds of proteins, and I strongly suspect that was the issue. But where these interactions usually result in subtle or modest differences in the taste of most other wines Iāve tried, the difference between sampling this wine with foods vs tasting it with a cleansed/neutral palate was dramatic.
For background, I should say that I much prefer dry reds with some tannin over any other kinds of wine. I like a variety of Tannats, for example, which many people find too tannic. The PWR PS tasted just fine to me when not paired with food. But at least with the foods we had that day, it seemed unpleasantly tannic to the point of astringency.
I hope by clarifying my impressions this way I have given the wine a fair shake. Others may have a different opinion, but if they sample the wine and find it too tannic, they may want to try it with a clean palate and see if it improves for them.
@moondigger Thanks for the enhanced detail. I am still surprised to hear that. As you know, Petite Sirah is a very tannic variety, but I think that on the spectrum of Petite Sirahs out there, this one is at the more moderate end. Iām not disputing your experience; I am merely puzzled by it. Thanks again.
We opened another bottle of this yesterday. At first we just sipped sans food, but after a half glass I thought I should try it with some food pairings again. We had some sharp cheddar cheese, some mozzarella, and some pepperoni.
None of them caused the same dramatic negative reaction that the previous bottles/pairings did. Thatās not to say it was a āmagicā pairing, but the shift in flavor/tannin strength was much less pronounced. I donāt know what the difference is. It could be the particular foods, or it could be the wines. Maybe they needed a little more time in the bottle? I have no idea.
@moondigger Thanks for circling back. Iām glad it worked better for you this time, even if you werenāt in love. It is a puzzling case. I have found very little bottle variation with any of our wines. Thanks again.
I enjoyed this. I often open a bottle when my roommates want wine. I didnāt have any problem having it with food, particularly. The low acidity makes it an easy drinker, however, that same low acidity makes it fade into the background a bit when had with a meal. But I didnāt think it clashes with food, particularly
I like their wines. I have just a few left from the mixed case offering but Iām going to take this opportunity to stock up on the PS. These wines are for people āon the goāā¦very tasty and with those colourful labels theyāre great for parties and the Stelvin closures make it easy to open when youāre out 'n aboutā¦but not necessarily driving. Right? Thanks PWR and WD.
@PWRWines Well, I just ordered a case. But until this note, I was quiet about it. I love PS, so Iām hopeful that Iāll like this one. The price is certainly right.
@KNmeh7 I do think Suisun Valley is a great place for Petite Sirah, and it may help to rally around a single variety, but many others do well there, too. As for the TM, I wonder if itās even real. Yeah, backside is maybe a little funny, if coarse, but I think itās a mistake to define a region as NOT being another region.
I bought this first on WW, then split a case here in March & got a mixed case in July which Iāve barely touched so Iām going to sit this one out. I like this wine and the other PWR wines Iāve had a lot and would be buying more if I wasnāt over stocked!
Iāve been enjoying the āqprā blend quite a bit. Iām overloaded on wine for now, but hope this comes around again. PS is usually too tannic for me, but this sounds more my style and sounds like this still has all the big flavors of a usual PS. I would pop one open with a pot roast or beef stew
The prices on these are sooo good. I loved the blend and the zin from the last offering. I mean for $10 im not going to find anything local close to that good. Iām not a fan of PS by itself so Iāll wait this one out. Super nice and interested winemaker though. Quality wines.
Tasting Notes
2013 Beaās Knees Petite Sirah, Oberti Vineyard, Suisun Valley, California
Petite Sirah thrives in Suisun Valley, and will probably emerge as its signature varietal. Everything we love about Petite Sirah is abundant in the Oberti Vineyard grapes-rich, densely concentrated flavors, intense color and tannins that are formidable but not forbidding. Our 2013 Beaās Knees Petite Sirah is richly flavored, with aromas of blackberry, blueberry, and dark chocolate-covered cherries, along with hints of baking spices. On the palate it is rich, dense, and long, with firm but not overbearing tannins.
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$240/case at Peopleās Wine Revolution (including shipping)
About The Winery
Winery: Peopleās Wine Revolution
Founder: Matt Reid and Marcy Webb
Founded: 2009
Location: Calistoga, CA
Husband and wife team Matt Reid and Marcy Webb conceived The Peopleās Wine Revolution to bring great wines to all at reasonable prices. Our goal is to make wines every bit as good as those we made for our day jobs, but at a fraction of the price. PWR is now our full-time pursuit.
Matt completed the UC-Davis Viticulture & Enology M.S. program in 2003. He has been the winemaker at Seavey Vineyard and Quixote Winery, and the Custom Crush Winemaker at Failla Wines. He is currently winemaker for Benessere Vineyards and Consulting Winemaker for Burgess Cellars.
Marcyās background is public health (epidemiology), but her quick, scientific mind has led to positions at The Napa Wine Company, Franciscan and Chalk Hill. She is the assistant winemaker for Ballentine Vineyards.
Available States
AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, ID, IN, IA, KS, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY
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Thursday, February 7th - Monday, February 11th
Peopleās Wine Revolution Petite Sirah
4 bottles for $49.99 $12.50/bottle + $2/bottle shipping
Case of 12 for $109.99 $9.17/bottle + $1/bottle shipping
2013 Peopleās Wine Revolution Petite Sirah
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Humm, just realized a re-run from last March.
Gotta be a few out there that have twisted the cap by now.
@rjquillin it was also included in a Woot mixed pack along with a syrah and a zin. Unfortunately Iāve only opened the zin (which was good).
How much more are you saving by buying a full case?
(Note: Tax & Shipping not included in savings calculations)
2013 Peopleās Wine Revolution Petite Sirah - $40 = 26.65%
We bought this last year, and so far have consumed two bottles. We found it to be a decent sipping wine, but it clashed horribly with the foods we tried it with. My aunt insisted there was something wrong with the bottle, which confused me because I didnāt think there was anything objectionable about it. Then I started eating the same hors dāoeuvres, and realized what the issue was. Iāve had other wines in the past that didnāt pair well with a variety of foods, but nothing as dramatically as this one.
Unfortunately, most of our wine consumption coincides with meals, so we have been reluctant to open the remaining bottles.
@moondigger I had a similar experience with the bottles we had from woot. Could never quite put my finger on it because the wine isnāt bad at all, it just doesnāt quite work.
@moondigger Hm, I am really surprised to hear that. What sort of hors dāouerves did you try it with? I really enjoy it with the usual suspectsāpizza, anything off the grill, cured meats, etc.
@PWRWines
Apologies for the lack of detail in my initial comment.
It was several months ago, and I canāt remember exactly what it was we were eating. It was cured meats and cheeses, savory snack foods, etc. I do recall trying a few different items and having the wine taste overly tannic and astringent in combination with the foods.
I know the perceived strength of tannins depends heavily on the interaction of wine with certain kinds of proteins, and I strongly suspect that was the issue. But where these interactions usually result in subtle or modest differences in the taste of most other wines Iāve tried, the difference between sampling this wine with foods vs tasting it with a cleansed/neutral palate was dramatic.
For background, I should say that I much prefer dry reds with some tannin over any other kinds of wine. I like a variety of Tannats, for example, which many people find too tannic. The PWR PS tasted just fine to me when not paired with food. But at least with the foods we had that day, it seemed unpleasantly tannic to the point of astringency.
I hope by clarifying my impressions this way I have given the wine a fair shake. Others may have a different opinion, but if they sample the wine and find it too tannic, they may want to try it with a clean palate and see if it improves for them.
@moondigger Thanks for the enhanced detail. I am still surprised to hear that. As you know, Petite Sirah is a very tannic variety, but I think that on the spectrum of Petite Sirahs out there, this one is at the more moderate end. Iām not disputing your experience; I am merely puzzled by it. Thanks again.
@PWRWines
I just thought I should report backā¦
We opened another bottle of this yesterday. At first we just sipped sans food, but after a half glass I thought I should try it with some food pairings again. We had some sharp cheddar cheese, some mozzarella, and some pepperoni.
None of them caused the same dramatic negative reaction that the previous bottles/pairings did. Thatās not to say it was a āmagicā pairing, but the shift in flavor/tannin strength was much less pronounced. I donāt know what the difference is. It could be the particular foods, or it could be the wines. Maybe they needed a little more time in the bottle? I have no idea.
@moondigger Thanks for circling back. Iām glad it worked better for you this time, even if you werenāt in love. It is a puzzling case. I have found very little bottle variation with any of our wines. Thanks again.
I enjoyed this. I often open a bottle when my roommates want wine. I didnāt have any problem having it with food, particularly. The low acidity makes it an easy drinker, however, that same low acidity makes it fade into the background a bit when had with a meal. But I didnāt think it clashes with food, particularly
I like their wines. I have just a few left from the mixed case offering but Iām going to take this opportunity to stock up on the PS. These wines are for people āon the goāā¦very tasty and with those colourful labels theyāre great for parties and the Stelvin closures make it easy to open when youāre out 'n aboutā¦but not necessarily driving. Right? Thanks PWR and WD.
@ttboy23 Thank you!
Sure is quiet today. What is everyone doing on this lovely Friday?
Hereās a picture of the vineyard, and a picture of a rather obnoxious sign welcoming you to Suisun Valley.
@PWRWines Well, I just ordered a case. But until this note, I was quiet about it. I love PS, so Iām hopeful that Iāll like this one. The price is certainly right.
@DickL Great to hear! I am sure you will enjoy it. I love this wine!
I agree having a TM for the slogan is a little uncouth, but the ābackside taking shape.ā I guess an attempt a humor is better than none.
@KNmeh7 I do think Suisun Valley is a great place for Petite Sirah, and it may help to rally around a single variety, but many others do well there, too. As for the TM, I wonder if itās even real. Yeah, backside is maybe a little funny, if coarse, but I think itās a mistake to define a region as NOT being another region.
I bought this first on WW, then split a case here in March & got a mixed case in July which Iāve barely touched so Iām going to sit this one out. I like this wine and the other PWR wines Iāve had a lot and would be buying more if I wasnāt over stocked!
@catcoland Glad you are enjoying the wines!
Iāve been enjoying the āqprā blend quite a bit. Iām overloaded on wine for now, but hope this comes around again. PS is usually too tannic for me, but this sounds more my style and sounds like this still has all the big flavors of a usual PS. I would pop one open with a pot roast or beef stew
@CruelMelody Good ideas on food pairings!
Hereās a picture of Gary Mangels, who farms the Oberti Vineyard, source of the grapes for this wine. Heās a great guy and a great grower.
By the way, he also farms his own Mangels Vineyards, where he grows Grenache, among other varieties. We got long-awaited access to this fruit in 2017. This spring we will be releasing a RosƩ of Grenache, but only to members of our wine club. Once you have given this Petite a try, please consider joining our club. We would love to have you!
The prices on these are sooo good. I loved the blend and the zin from the last offering. I mean for $10 im not going to find anything local close to that good. Iām not a fan of PS by itself so Iāll wait this one out. Super nice and interested winemaker though. Quality wines.
We are almost done here but I will keep checking in. Thank you for your support, everyone.
@PWRWines
Thank you for chiming in, I love your pictures!
@mtb002 thank you!
Love you all. Peace out. Good night. I will sneak back for one more peek. Gānight.
@PWRWines Nice to see you so active, hope you return.