2019 Petit Verdot
Appellation
Walla Walla Valley
Vineyards
McClellan Estate Vineyard
Anna Marie Vineyard
Fermentation
Small open top stainless steel fermenters. The cap was gently punched down by hand three times per day. After gently pressing, the young wine was transferred to French oak barrels to complete fermentation.
Aging
21 months in French oak barrels, 60% new
Tasting Notes
Only one word is needed to describe this unique wine…delicious! This deep purple wine opens with aromas of black cherry, boysenberry, and blackberry along with notes of cocoa powder, clove, tobacco, and vanilla. The flavors are concentrated with red and blue fruits that seem perfectly ripe. Excellent mouthfeel with generous round tannins and a long, lingering finish. There is not much Petit Verdot planted in the Walla Walla Valley, making this a rare find. Enjoy!
93 Points – Paul Gregutt