Petite Syrah is a wine that has become synonymous with Stags' Leap.  From the look of the wine, you'd expect it to be massive on the palate, but one of the pleasures of our Petite Syrah is its finesse and elegance. This is an unusually complex and layered vintage. The nose teems with blackberries, red currants, cut hay, and burnt oranges. On the palate this sensuous wine is a mouthful of rich bitter chocolate, French vanilla, and raspberries wrapped in round, sappy tannins. It's at once fascinating and intriguing, leaving you with a reverberating finish.