David Fulton Petite Sirah 2006 (Personal Favorite)

Yesterday was my 4th Wedding anniversary. I do have to specify which kind of anniversary, because my husband and I have been together for 12 and a half years now. And we have three anniversaries: dating, domestic partner, and marriage. I love him more than ever. I sometimes feel like my heart will burst. We are just absolutely right for each other.

And there is no better way to commemorate an occasion than with our favorite wine, the wine that started it all for us both: David Fulton.

One of the oldest wineries in the Napa Valley, they make only one kind of wine: petite sirah, and the make it better than anyone. It is rare when I find a petite that can put in the company of this wine, and so far I have found only two: Rosenblum Pickett Road and Titus Vineyards.

This wine is dark, dark, dark, and thick and jammy, with just layers of delicious complexity.

My very first encounter with this wine was at a tasting several years ago, and they served the 2004. It was PHENOMENAL. It changed my life. Seriously. Sadly I haven't found any since, but the 2006 is amazing. 2007 less so, despite it being a "good growing season." I can't articulate why, but it just isn't my favorite. 2008 is lighter in body, but still full of wonderful deliciousness, like a naughty brunette that goes blonde for a weekend. Meow.

In conclusion: Wine is sexy. Drink it.

(The 2009 should be shipped to us in the next couple of months.)