Nose
Elegant notes of dark cherry with hints of rosemary and sweet oak for a balanced and delightful palate.
Palate
Ample tannins fill the mouth to provide firm structure. This rich and powerful wine has flavors of dark cherries, luscious berries, and sweet sage.
Harvest
The winter of 2016-2017 broke the drought for most of California. Napa Valley received much needed rainfall throughout the season, totaling almost 60 inches of rain. The vines responded with full, healthy canopies for the long growing season. The weather was warm and sunny all season, which allowed the fruit to ripen at a slow and steady pace.
Winemaking
This Petite Sirah displays an exceptional and unique character. The layered complexity, along with vibrant aromas and flavors, make Petite Sirah a great asset in blending. For this wine, we wanted to showcase the varietal on its own. We bottle this wonderfully rich wine exclusively for our Wine Club members and winery guests.
Aging
14 months in French and American oak barrels
Food Pairing
We recommend pairing our Petite Sirah with apple sage brown butter pork chops, andouille sausage cornbread stuffing and of course (how we pair it in the tasting room) dark chocolate with dried cherries.
