Lastly, the 2005 Petite Sirah Thomann Station exhibits even sweeter blue and black fruits in the nose along with spicy, floral characteristics. Excruciatingly tannic at present, with a pinched, narrowly constructed personality displaying both high acid and high tannin, it is not easy to project how this cuvee will develop, but I do not believe there is enough fatness and ripe fruit to support the structure. Time will tell. Purchasers should not touch a bottle for at least 3-5 years. One of California's top Zinfandel specialists, Robert Biale Vineyards also fashions high quality Syrahs and Petite Sirahs. There are four single vineyard Syrah cuvees. Tel. (707) 257-7555; Fax (707) 257-0105