Estrella Creek Estate Petite Sirah
$56.99 + $5 shipping
CONDITION: Red
PRODUCT: 3 2005 Estate Petite Sirah, Paso Robles Foothills
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Cesare wrote:Estrella Creek Estate Petite Sirah
$56.99 + $5 shipping
CONDITION: Red
PRODUCT: 3 2005 Estate Petite Sirah, Paso Robles Foothills

And here I was gearing up to make Cesares post for him.

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Do you know what would make my day? Macrostie!

I like estrella creek because the grapes are picked with care and by hand. Also this california type seems to leave a smooth and clean after taste, perfect for the after dinner type.

ThunderThighs wrote:Everything going ok over here? Any problems with purchases?

not that I can tell

ThunderThighs wrote:Everything going ok over here? Any problems with purchases?

Yes there is a problem. I remember wanting this during the PS WOOT OFF and VA wasn't on the list. And it isn't on the list again. Other than that, no problems.

No- VA is not on the list!!

Tasted like raisin sludge. Gross stuff. Contemplating putting the last bottle from the PS wootoff down the drain - not even sure I can cook with it.

I was able to taste this at D&D (I think it was the 2005). I remember liking it and that it was really earthy with less fruit than other ones that night. Don't have anything more specific than that. Sorry, tasted about 30 PS's that night.

ThunderThighs wrote:The winery gives us the list. That's what we have to go by.

We know- we just had to give you grief!!! We wouldn't want to let this go without complaining!!!

ThunderThighs wrote:Oh good! I'm running short on the complaints this morning!

I don't think you will get that kind of attitude around here. At least I hope not!

ThunderThighs wrote:Oh good! I'm running short on the complaints this morning!

Yeah, those regular Woot people have issues. It's no wonder you stop in here as often as you can.

Excited about the day ahead, and hoping for some Saxon Brown!

ThunderThighs wrote: Thank you!

You seem to respond to responses about the response to your post for the sake of posting, just for the sake of responding. I think. It's complicated.

Of course, that means I'm just responding too your . . . for the sake of . . . oh boy. I'll just go get some coffee now. . .

ThunderThighs wrote:Oh good! I'm running short on the complaints this morning!

Hey! Is that posting for the sake of posting?

catfishhunters99 wrote:Hey! Is that posting for the sake of posting?

HEY. Stop that! It's getting all inception up in here and I'm not even through my first mocha, y'all.

rmm989 wrote:Tasted like raisin sludge. Gross stuff. Contemplating putting the last bottle from the PS wootoff down the drain - not even sure I can cook with it.

Seriously? or are you just mad about something?

Average score 66 on CT ? I havn't seen a score that low since college calculus.

true559 wrote:Average score 66 on CT ? I havn't seen a score that low since college calculus.

Guess no math major for you?

xxooss wrote:Seriously? or are you just mad about something?

It's probably the worst wine I've had from here. Way sweet, weird mouthfeel. No PS character.

Guess having an opinion harshes your mellow in the morning. Go buy 3. I don't care

rmm989 wrote:It's probably the worst wine I've had from here. Way sweet, weird mouthfeel. No PS character.

Guess having an opinion harshes your mellow in the morning. Go buy 3. I don't care

Oh i was being serious...after seeing the score of 66 I would think you are spot on in your assessment. No offense intended and no thank,,,I wont be buying this one. Have a good day!

true559 wrote:Average score 66 on CT ? I havn't seen a score that low since college calculus.

Take it for what it is, but both scores are from the same person and there are no other notes posted.

EDIT: Which by the way was RMM, who posted here.

With the high alcohol and pH it is an easy pass for me.

Oooo a wine.woot-off for my real birthday! Oh happy day! Can I request the candy basket Pecan Caramel Chocolates please? Pretty please? With extra cherries and a pinot noir reduction on top?

Also, I haven't gotten any woot birthday (or real birthday, incase thats the excuse) coupons in years - what gives?!?

mawy wrote:Oooo a wine.woot-off for my real birthday! Oh happy day! Can I request the candy basket Pecan Caramel Chocolates please? Pretty please? With extra cherries and a pinot noir reduction on top?

Also, I haven't gotten any woot birthday (or real birthday, incase thats the excuse) coupons in years - what gives?!?

No idea (that's a service@woot.com question actually), but happy birthday!!

inkycatz wrote:No idea (that's a service@woot.com question actually), but happy birthday!!

Okey dokey, I'll shoot them an email - Thanks Inky!

Just getting around to posting now (stupid West Coast time zone). I have to respectfully disagree with RMM and will happily take any of his remaining if he is in NorCal. Pls PM.
I and my two friends were at D&D and tried this wine and we all enjoyed it very much. I am new to PS so don't really know what a "classic" profile of PS should be but I liken it to an alternative to Cabernet Sauvignon. Before anyone freaks out what I mean by that is, IMHO, PS is a big(ger) expressive and fruit forward, bold and dark berry profile in a way that some CS can be. I think of PS as being able to hold its own with steak or other rich foods. It's maybe not as subtle as Pinot Noir or perhaps even as complex as CS, but I enjoy PS and find the Estrella Creek PS to be excellent. It was not hot at all and paired well with a lasagna I made. After about an hour it really mellowed and softened to the point where my wife and I sipped it on its own.
If I had been awake at 4 or 5AM I would have gone in for 3, easily.

Hello rmm989,

My family owns Estrella Creek wines and I'm very sorry to hear that you didn't like our 2005 Petite Sirah.

Although we strive to produce the highest quality wine possible, we can never be everyone's favorite wine. Petite Sirah, is made in different styles, through harvesting at different brix, variations in oak treatment, etc. Also, certain bottles can "go bad" through breakdowns in supply chain. The wine could have gotten hot somewhere while traveling which would certainly affect the quality.

That being said, we certainly don't want you to be unhappy with your purchase of Estrella Creek. so please let us know how many bottles you were unhappy with and we'll gladly replace them with something else from our line up.

Other current releases include our Estate Grown Syrah; a blend of Syrah, Cab Sauv and Petite Sirah, called Stargazer; and a blend of Syrah and Grenache called Moondancer.

Let us know which wines you'd like us to send in replacement of the Petite's you didn't like.

Again, my sincere apologies for your bad experience with our Petite Sirah. We hope to have the opportunity to win you over as a fan of Estrella Creek.

Cheers,

Marc Mays

marc@estrellacreek.com

rmm989 wrote:It's probably the worst wine I've had from here. Way sweet, weird mouthfeel. No PS character.

Guess having an opinion harshes your mellow in the morning. Go buy 3. I don't care