2018 Petit Verdot
Double Gold Medal & Best Petit Verdot, American Wine Society 2019 Wine Competition
Double Gold Medal, 2020 Finger Lakes International Wine Competition
The critically acclaimed 2018 Petit Verdot leads with a nose of black currant, cloves, and black licorice. The palate is alive with bold flavors of Bing cherries, black licorice and a hint of black pepper. This long-legged wine is medium-bodied and features a smooth finish with grippy, lingering tannins.
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2018
Varietal
Petit Verdot
Vineyard Designation
Rock Mill, Silver Creek Orchards
pH
3.85
Aging
Aging in 50% new and 50% neutral oak
Bottling Date
August 9, 2019
Residual Sugar
0%
Alcohol %
13
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
The critically acclaimed 2018 Petit Verdot leads with a nose of black currant, cloves, and black licorice. The palate is alive with bold flavors of Bing cherries, black licorice and a hint of black pepper. This long-legged wine is medium-bodied and features a smooth finish with grippy, lingering tannins.
Awards
Double Gold Medal & Best Petit Verdot: American Wine Society 2019 Wine Competition, Gold Medal: 2019 San Francisco International Wine Competition, Silver Medal: 2020 East Meets West International Eastern Wine Competition
Winemaker Notes
The grapes for the 2018 Petit Verdot were de-stemmed, crushed, and fermented in open top vats using the punch down method to turn over the cap and extract the optimal color and flavor. Once fermentation is complete, the wine is pressed into tanks, settled, and pumped into barrels. It is then aged in 100% American Oak barrels for 10 months. During the aging process, the wine is racked, tested, and then bottled.
Food Pairing Notes
Savory grilled rack of lamb, filet mignon with blue cheese crumbles, short ribs, spicy salami, black truffles, and truffled goat cheese.