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CURRENT RELEASES
- 2021 Estate Chardonnay
- 2023 Estate Viognier
- 2023 Lès Mis Estate Rosè
- 2022 Estate Zinfandel
- 2020 Estate Malbec
- 2021 Estate Petite Sirah
- 2020 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
- 2022 Estate Merlot
- 2020 Estate Opulence
- 2019 Estate Tannat
- 2020 Estate Tannat
- 2020 Estate Petit Verdot
- 2021 Estate Hunchback
- 2021 Estate Contemplations
- 2019 Modo (Late Harvest Malbec))
- 2018 Quasi (Late Harvest Zinfandel)
- RESERVE WINES
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PREVIOUS VINTAGES
These vintages are sold out at the winery but may be available in limited quantities in a few retail or restaurant locations.
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2019 Estate Petit Verdot
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Varieties:100% Petit Verdot
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Appellation:Paso Robles -Templeton Gap
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Average brix at harvest:24.5
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Vineyard:Estate
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Alcohol:13.4%
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Acidity:0.71g/100ml
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pH:3.64
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Residual sugar:0.02 g/100ml
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Date bottled:September 27, 2019
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Cases produced:144
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Retail Price:$ 32.00
Growing conditions:
Abundant winter rainfall starting in December lasted until April. Multiple small rain events led to all the moisture soaking into the vineyard soil profile. No frost and a mild spring produced a great fruit set. Judicious thinning coupled with a long warm summer led to an outstanding late harvest with excellent quality and yields.
Winemaking:
The grapes were hand harvested, then crushed into a stainless fermentor. 24 hours later, the must was inoculated with D80 yeast then pumped over twice daily for 13 days then 7 days of maceration prior to pressing. After completion of malo-lactic fermentation, the Petit Verdot was aged in French and Hungarian oak for 24 months prior to bottling.
Tasting notes:
Intense aromas of crushed violets and unsweetened chocolate with wisps of exotic floral notes are complimented by a background of subtle oak. This wine is a mouthful with an elegant sufficiency of tannins and toasty oak followed by an extended, rich finish.
Cellaring:
While enjoyable now, this intense Petit Verdot will continue to improve with proper cellaring for another 5-10 years in the bottle with a plateau of best drinkability from 2025-2032.
Food selection:
Best match for filet and rich sauces! This elegant wine will compliment a large array of foods and aged cheeses.
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