2021 Petit Verdot
Tasting Notes:
The 2021 Petit Verdot features aromas of black and blue fruits. Blueberry, blackberry, and boysenberry fill the glass with hints of dust, forest floor, and toasted oak. The entry is powerful and rich, with flavors of olallieberry and berry compote. The midpalate is mouth coating, with firm but soft tannins showcasing the varieties ability to age.
Pairing Suggestions:
Pair with high-protein meats, reduction sauces, and flavorful BBQ.
Aging Recommendation:
Drink now through 2050.
Blend:
100% Petit Verdot
Harvest Date:
Petit Verdot – Block 48: 10/16/21
Fermentation:
A 5-day cold soak followed by a hot fermentation during the first 6 days of primary. Pump overs 2-3 times daily until temperatures were cooled down around day 7. Fermentation took place in stainless steel closed top tanks.
Aging:
Aged 16 months in 100% French oak barrels, 50% of which were new oak.
Alcohol:
14.7%
pH:
3.63
Club Price: $72
(Retail Price: $90)