Delicious and lush, this wine is everything that we’d expect from a Petit Verdot from our friends at Romeo Vineyards. Their 2005 Sempre Vive Petit Verdot is rich, bold and satisfying. Aromatics are through the roof and big flavors satisfy on so many levels.

Decant for at least 30 minutes, or torture it in your glass by swirling it vigorously. It takes a little while to wake up - and for some of the heat to blow off - but when it does, this very highly recommended wine kicks like a mule.

This is a big wine that begs to be enjoyed with something equally big. A filet mignon or even a fatty porterhouse would be fantastic.

Enjoy now through 2015.