2011 Petit Verdot

Appellation: Rattlesnake Hills

2011 Vintage:  A cool summer and fall delayed ripening and presented us with some acid and sugar issues.  Final picking was necessitated by very cold weather. The 2011 harvest was difficult but rewarding.

The Wine:  Petit Verdot can be one of the more difficult winemaking challenges, due to the very dark, tannic skins and small berry size.  This wine exhibits a classic pencil-lead’ nose, great depth, and soft fruit aromas, coupled with a full palate, a long finish, and classic lavender impressions.

Food Matches:  Perfect with rich lamb dishes and strong cheeses
Harvest Date:  11/01/11
Harvest Brix:  23.7°
T.A.:  0.83 g/100 mL
pH:  3.69
Alcohol: 13.9%
Residual Sugar:  Dry
Blend:  100% Petit Verdot
Oak:  30% new oak
Cases Produced:  233

Notes:  Petit Verdot is one of the classic Bordeaux Blend wines and is usually used for blending.  This 100% varietal exhibits well balanced tannins, beautiful color, and Petit Verdot aromas and flavors.  This Petit Verdot is grown on a single two acre in the Roza Ridge Vineyard.

Winemaker Notes: 2011 Petit Verdot

Suggested Retail:  $ 24.95