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Columbia Valley

2016 Petit Verdot

Tasting Notes

Typically used as a blending component, this limited production bold Petit Verdot displays aromas and flavors of violet, leather, vanilla, coconut, and a base of rich dark fruit and spicy floral aromas.

Food Pairings

Hearty dishes, aged cheese, pork spare ribs

WINE ANALYSIS

Blend:
80% Petit Verdot, 20% Syrah
Aging:
16 months in 80% French Oak (40% new) and 20% American Oak
Alcohol:
14.5%
TA:
0.50 g/100 mL
F:
Grapes were de-stemmed and crushed leaving 40% whole berries, and inoculated with Premier Cuvee yeast to begin fermentation of which they remained on skins for 5 days. The must was punched down daily during fermentation.

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