For lovers of gutsy, rich, massive Petite Sirah the 1988 offers considerable up-front enjoyment - a rarity for a young wine made from this grape. The color is nearly black, the nose intensely peppery, and in the mouth, there is an expansive, sweet, jammy character. While the wine may lack complexity, there is fine depth, body, glycerin, and tannin. Drink it over the next 8-10 years.