GFF Petite Sirah 2023
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The Kapiniaris family has made wine for generations in both their native Greece and in sunny California. From ideally situated Lodi vineyards, their full-bodied GFF Petite Sirah ripples with notes of dark berries and cassis accented by toasty oak.
Wine Details
- Red - Full Bodied
- United States
- Petite Sirah
- 14.9% ABV
- December 31, 2028
Flavor Profile
Wine Flavor Profile
GFF Petite Sirah is a balanced, full-bodied red wine. Aromas of chocolate, black cherry and cassis lead to a boldly flavored palate of ripe pomegranate, blackberry and toasty oak spice. And, despite rather broad tannins, it’s smooth and approachable from first sip.Wine Food Pairings
Roasted or grilled game, steak, burgers, pasta with rich sauces, sausagesBeyond the Label
The Kapiniaris family has a grape-growing heritage that stretches back generations. It’s just taken about 7,000 miles and a few side roads to bring it to life in the modern era.
Growing up in the 1940s in the village of Koroni, Greece, Gus Kapiniaris (the ‘G’ in GFF) would help his father in their vineyard and sell the wine to local taverns. But as an adult, he chose to pursue other interests.
He emigrated to Canada and became a machinist, which eventually landed him in restaurant kitchens, fixing their industrial equipment. It wasn’t long before he jumped behind the stove, learned to cook and fell in love with the hospitality business. A decade, a marriage and a restaurant of his own later, and he’d finally make his way south, to California.
“I took one look around and said, ‘my God, this is where I want to stay forever,’” says Gus.
Surrounded by vines, he felt drawn back to his roots. And when a friend told him about a 30-acre vineyard for sale in Lodi, he went for it. Now, he and son Frank (one ‘F’ in GFF) run their own family winery, managing 210 acres and making boutique wines with the help of Franck Lambert (the other ‘F’), their winemaker.
GFF Petite Sirah is known for its full body, luscious character and rich purple color. Smoky chocolate and black cherry aromas will greet you upon pouring, and lead to a balanced yet bold palate of blackberry and ripe pomegranate. Order your share today and taste it for yourself.
