Napa Cellars Petit Verdot 2017
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2017
Varietal
Petit Verdot
Appellation
Napa Valley
Harvest Date
September 26, 2017
Acid
T.A.: 0.58 g / 100ml
pH
3.83
Aging
100% French oak (44% new), 23 months
Alcohol %
13.9
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
The Napa Cellars 2017 Petit Verdot showcases bright aromas of black currant, cherry
preserves, graphite and thyme. Black cherry and loganberry flavors coat the palate.
This well-balanced, full bodied wine has firm tannins and is beautiful in color. A
harmonious Petit Verdot, this wine reveals complex layers and unique characteristics
that integrate seamlessly to create great depth in the glass. Pair the 2017 Napa Cellars
Petit Verdot with decadent foods that can hold their own next to this substantial wine:
grilled steak, spicy pork or beef stew.
Vineyard Notes
Grapes for the Napa Cellars 2017 Petit Verdot were sourced mostly from a small block
in Coombsville, Napa Valley, where the climate is ideal for growing this variety. The
vines bud early, and harvest tends to occur later in the season, fostering a long, slow
ripening period that translates to excellent mouthfeel and structure in Petit Verdot
from this region. The vines here produce fruit with layers of complexity, resulting in
wines with earthy minerality and exceptional natural acidity.
Production Notes
The grapes for the 2017 Petit Verdot were handpicked and crushed immediately.
Following a warm fermentation and a 17-day maceration period, the juice was
pressed off the skins and seeds. This Petit Verdot was aged entirely in French oak—
44% of which were new, for 23 months.
Other Notes
85% Petit Verdot,
15% Cabernet Sauvignon
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