Press Democrat - The Charms of Petite Sirah

The top wine on my score sheet was 2015 Powicana Farms Petite Sirah (Redwood Valley), which also was the most expensive wine on the table at $32. Its aroma of black pepper and violets was matched with a taste intensity that can only be experienced by trying it.  Dan Berger

Ukiah Daily Journal - Redwood Valley’s Powicana Farm winning wine awards

At their home in Redwood Valley, Remi and Zoubeida Zajac have transformed a conventionally-farmed vineyard into their award-winning biodynamic winemaking operation.

After several months of fermentation in bottle, the Pétillant Naturel lees accumulated at the bottom of the bottles. Similar to the traditional champagne method, we have to disgorge each bottle to remove the lees. Otherwise, you'll end up with a geyser of sparkling wine in your dining room!

To remove the lees: put the bottle upside down, freeze the neck, and open and close really fast!