2008 Petit Verdot

Cool spring followed by favorable growing conditions with a two week lag in harvest. This contributed to better acidity, stronger color (in reds) and crisper, brighter, fresher wines over all.

We segregated three barrels of this Petit Verdot in order to produce our first wine made from this difficult varietal.
Distinct aromas of herbs, white pepper, dark black cherry, mocha and toffee that carry through to the palate where it combines with ripe, rich tannin delivery with a medium body and finish.

Date of harvest: 11.1.2008
Appellation: Rattlesnake Hills
Harvest Brix: 24.6
pH: 3.76
Alcohol: 14.4
Varietal mix: 94% Petit Verdot, 3% Malbec, 2% Tempranillo, 1% Zinfandel
Type of oak: 30% new French
Case production: 60