2014 Stags' Leap Winery Petite Sirah Ne Cede Malis
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Lastly, the 2014 Petite Sirah Ne Cede Malis comes from a 5-acres parcel with vines dating back to 1929. Like the base Petite Sirah, it was aged all in American oak, with 25% being new. Saturated purple in color with a stunning bouquet of blueberries, smoked earth, dark chocolate, and charcoal, this gorgeous wine has no hard edges, remarkable elegance and purity, and building tannin. Probably the most seamless, elegant expression of this variety I’ve tasted, drink it anytime over the coming 15-20 years.
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Jeb Dunnuck
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate
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From a single block of four acres planted in 1929 and consisting of Petite Sirah (about 85%) and a field blend of 16 different varieties, the 2014 Petite Sirah Ne Cede Malis has a very deep garnet-purple color and a provocatively earthy/meaty nose over a core of baked blackberries and black raspberries with hints of anise, mocha and chargrill. The palate is big, rich and spicy, with the full-bodied fruit nicely structured by firm, chewy tannins and just enough freshness, finishing long and savory. A truly unique wine!
About the producer
Often confused with Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars, Stags’ Leap Winery is another Stags Leap District estate. With a long history, its Petite Sirah has cult status among aficionados, although – like most Napa estates – it produces a range of Cabernet Sauvignon wines.