Al Hirschfeld Petite Sirah 2021
Classic Movie Pairing
Camelot (1967)The romance between Guinevere and Lancelot destroys King Arthur's dream kingdom.


About This Wine
Wine Food Pairings
Aged cheese, roasted or grilled game, beef, rich sauces, sausages.
Wine Flavor Profile
Calling all classic film fans! Al Hirschfeld’s first theatrical drawing was published in 1926, and he continued to define Hollywood for nine decades in images and posters that are as iconic as the films they depict. Crafted in celebration of this great chronicler of 20th-century film culture, the Al Hirschfeld ‘Self Portrait’ release is a fittingly bold, smooth Petite Sirah. Raise a glass to The Line King and enjoy waves of blackberry and blueberry flavor, framed by hints of black pepper and cocoa.
Don’t let the name fool you… Petite Sirah is anything but petite. Known for its glass-staining, wild berry and molasses-loaded wines, California specialty Petite Sirah is “the grape that takes no prisoners,” says Tim Atkin, Master of Wine. Relatively rare (with only 10,000 acres planted in the entire world) this French grape has found a welcome home in California’s Lodi region—the origin of this sumptuous red.
Fans of lush, full-bodied reds will enjoy sipping this all on its own, but it also pairs well with food. Serve this alongside gourmet burgers, grilled steaks or other savory, beef-based meals. Hearty winter stews or your favorite barbecue dishes will be tasty, too.
In England long ago, King Arthur first encounters his bride-to-be, Guenevere, in the enchanted forest surrounding his castle at Camelot. Following their royal wedding, Arthur's happiness inspires him to establish The Knights of the Round Table, an order of chivalry in which all members will be bound by a common desire to aid the oppressed, keeping faith with trust and honor. A young knight, Lancelot Du Lac, journeys to England to join the order when Arthur's call reaches France. Brave and purehearted, Lancelot quickly becomes the most celebrated of all Arthur's knights. Guenevere at first resents his popularity, but after watching him apparently breathe life back into the body of a knight he has wounded in a jousting match, her scorn turns to admiration and ultimately to love. Despite their deep affection for Arthur, Guenevere and Lancelot become secret lovers.
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