Petite Sirah 2023 by Cellar Beast
Be among the first to experience Cellar Beast’s debut Petite Sirah, an exclusive new release that won’t stay on our shelves for long. Sourced from the prestigious Agape Vineyard in Horse Heaven Hills, this powerful yet refined red reflects the exceptional 2023 vintage. Aged 14 months in neutral French oak, it bursts with intense blackberry, blueberry, and dark plum, framed by earthy complexity and bold, structured tannins. Perfect for grilled steaks, braised short ribs, or a decadent night in, this is a wine made to impress—whether you’re adding it to your cellar or opening it for a special occasion. Our first-ever Petite Sirah is extremely limited, so secure your bottles now before this historic vintage sells out.
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About this Wine
ABV: 14.4
ML: 750
AVA: Horse Heaven Hills AVA (Agape Vineyard)
Oaking/Aging Notes: 14 months, Neutral French Oak
Why You'll Love this Wine
Bold and Layered Flavor: Bursting with blackberry, blueberry, and dark plum, this Petite Sirah offers rich, concentrated fruit balanced by earthy undertones and powerful, structured tannins.
A Standout Vintage: The 2023 growing season in Horse Heaven Hills delivered ideal conditions for Petite Sirah, producing small, intensely flavored berries that showcase the varietal’s depth, color, and age-worthy character.
Perfect for Food Lovers: This wine is a dream pairing for braised short ribs, grilled ribeye, smoked brisket, or bold cheeses like aged Gouda and blue cheese—a must-have for anyone who loves big, flavorful reds.
Tasting Notes
This vintage opens with intense aromas of blackberry, blueberry, and black plum, layered with hints of cocoa, espresso, and a touch of earthy spice. On the palate, the 2023 Petite Sirah is dense and powerful, delivering ripe dark fruit flavors framed by firm, structured tannins and subtle notes of graphite and baking spice. Aging in neutral French oak adds depth and a velvety texture while allowing the vibrant fruit to take center stage. The result is a bold yet balanced Petite Sirah with impressive complexity, a long, mouth-coating finish, and excellent potential for cellaring.
Recommended Food Pairings
Smoked Brisket: The wine’s deep dark fruit and firm tannins stand up beautifully to the rich, smoky flavors of slow-cooked brisket.
Braised Short Ribs: The Petite Sirah’s bold structure and earthy undertones enhance the savory depth of tender, fall-off-the-bone short ribs.
Aged Gouda or Blue Cheese: The intense flavors and slight saltiness of these cheeses perfectly complement the wine’s power and complexity.
Get more out of your cheese pairings with these great tips: Mastering Wine and Cheese: Tips and Pairings for Wine Lovers.
Winemakers Notes
Winemaker: Matt Check, Head Winemaker
The Cellar Beast Petite Sirah is a new addition to our wine family. Hailing from the Agape Vineyard of Horse Heaven Hills. Dense and deep this wine exhibits a vast array of dark fruit surrounded by earthy tones and ample tannins.
About the Region
Winemaker: Matt Check, Head Winemaker
The Cellar Beast Petite Sirah is a new addition to our wine family. Hailing from the Agape Vineyard of Horse Heaven Hills. Dense and deep this wine exhibits a vast array of dark fruit surrounded by earthy tones and ample tannins.
Special Notes About Sangiovese Region/Varietal
This 2023 Petite Sirah is sourced from the renowned Agape Vineyard in the Horse Heaven Hills AVA of Washington State, a region celebrated for producing powerful, age-worthy red wines. Situated along the Columbia River, Horse Heaven Hills enjoys long, sunny days and cool evening breezes, creating ideal conditions for Petite Sirah grapes to develop deep color, concentrated dark fruit flavors, and firm tannins while retaining balanced acidity.
The vineyard’s well-drained sandy loam soils and steady winds contribute to smaller berry size and thicker skins, resulting in wines with intense flavor, structure, and aging potential. This combination of climate, soil, and meticulous vineyard management allows Cellar Beast to craft a Petite Sirah that captures the bold, full-bodied character of this varietal while showcasing the unique terroir of Horse Heaven Hills—a region increasingly recognized as one of Washington’s premier red wine-growing areas.
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