2006 David Bruce Petite Sirah Central Coast (USA, California, Central Coast)

Dark purple in color. The nose is mostly oak and leather. On the palate, what fruit there is is muted and consists of blackberry and a touch of black pepper spice. The tannins are gripping and linger. Although not high in alcohol, because the fruit is so muted the alcohol gets in the way which is surprising for this producer. David Bruce usually produces very good Petite Sirah wines. This one disappoints.