Gnarly Head Authentic Black
Petite Sirah Blend

Gnarly Head Authentic Black

Gnarly Head750 ml14.5% ABV

A bold and brooding Petite Sirah blend from Lodi

Gnarly Head Authentic Black is a bold, dark-fruited blend led by Petite Sirah, delivering intense aromas of black cherry, black licorice, and vanilla. The palate is rich and concentrated, offering deep flavors of juicy blackberry and chocolate framed by robust tannins.

blackberrylicoricevanillachocolate
91/ 100
Outstanding
Beverage Testing Institute· read the review

Best enjoyed

Room temperature64-70F
Wine glassBordeaux glass
Summer BBQ
Weeknight
Casual Dinner
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Food pairings

Traditional
Slow-smoked beef brisket or honey-glazed BBQ ribs
Vegetarian
Portobello mushroom burgers with melted blue cheese
Cheese
Aged Cheddar or smoked Gouda
Also good withBeefSmoked Cheese

The story behind it

The maker

Gnarly Head was launched in 2004 by DFV Wines when winemakers set out to make a robust zinfandel from Lodi's historic, gnarled old vines. Inspired by these free-standing bush vines, the brand expanded its portfolio to create a range of bold, structured wines with an rebellious spirit.

How it is made

Crafted by Gnarly Head Wines in Lodi, California, this blend is anchored by old vine Petite Sirah which thrives in the sandy soils of the region. The grapes are selected from select family-owned vineyards and aged with French and American oak to enhance the wine's powerful structure.

From Lodi, USA