JEB DUNNUCK 95 POINTS – “All Petite Sirah, the 2022 First Time Caller comes from the Shell Creek and Rolph vineyards in Paso Robles and spent 18 months in 80% new barrels. This saturated purple-hued effort offers tons of jammy blue fruit as well as full-bodied richness, a round, plush, seamless mouthfeel, lots of spicy, peppery nuances, ripe tannins, and a great finish. It’s a big, rich, sexy Petite Sirah that stays balanced, graceful, and oh, so drinkable.”
VINOUS 92 POINTS – “The 2022 Petite Sirah First Time Caller is black as night. Cedar shavings, cinnamon and dried black cherries form its inviting bouquet. The palate is velvety, with an elegant mix of ripe red and blue fruits supported by juicy acidity. Licorice mingles with dark chocolate and citrus as the 2022 finishes incredibly long and gently tannic. A beast in need of taming.”
