Napa Cellars Petit Verdot 2016
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2016
Appellation
Napa Valley
Harvest Date
October 2016
Acid
T.A.: 0.61 g / 100ml
pH
3.74
Aging
100% French oak (50% of which were new), 23 months
Alcohol %
13.9
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
The Napa Cellars 2016 Petit Verdot showcases bright aromas of Bing cherry, red
currant, strawberry jam, sweet spice, allspice, dried herbs, lilac and violets. Flavors of
cherry and red currants, licorice and toasted flavors coat the palate. This well-balanced,
full bodied wine has smooth tannins and firm juicy acidity. A harmonious Petit Verdot,
this wine reveals complex layers whose unique characteristics integrate seamlessly to
create great depth in the glass. Pair the 2016 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 2016 Petit Verdot were sourced exclusively 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 2016 Petit Verdot were handpicked and crushed immediately.
Following a warm fermentation at 75°F and a 13-day maceration period, the juice was
pressed off the skins and seeds. This Petit Verdot was aged entirely in French oak—
50% of which were new, for 23 months.
Other Notes
Composition: 88% Petite Verdot, 12% Cabernet Sauvignon
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