2018 Petit Verdot

Overview

A French blending grape, this grape grows beautifully in our estate, organically grown "1725 Vineyard". Dark & robust with enough acidity to make it food-friendly. Mysterious.

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Suggested aromas: This wine shows ripe dark berry, herbal notes & floral undertones with baked dark berry on the palate, bright acidity & velvety tannins.

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Winemaker Specs

Blend: 75% Petit Verdot, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5%Sangiovese, 5% Syrah

Fermentation: Cool, nine-day fermentation

Time aging in oak: 10 months, French Oak

Finish Alcohol: 14 %

Acid/pH: 3.3 pH

Production: 102 cases

Age-ability: Should age well through 2024

Best time to drink: 2020 - 2022

Vineyard: 1725 Estate Vineyard

Elevation: 6,000 ft

Exposure: South face, good exposure

Soil: Sandy loam

Recipes & Pairings

FOOD PAIRING: Dark chocolate, game meat or dishes with bacon.

Recipe

Awards & Recognition

SILVER MEDAL AWARDED from Great FestWine International Wine Competition (in the Czech Republic).

SiLVER MEDAL AWARDED from Finger Lakes International Wine Competition.

Rated 91 Pts. By James Suckling of Wine Spectator

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2018 Petit Verdot