Impressive aromas of marionberry preserves, Tellicherry peppercorn, and dark chocolate precede flavors of black currant, wild blackberry, and hazelnut. A little decanting coaxes out notes of pine nut and cedar. Ample tannins and balanced acidity linger long into the finish with notes of cassis, acai berry, and Tahitian vanilla bean. This makes the perfect pairing for a pepper-crusted filet mignon with a red wine sauce or slow-roasted pork shoulder. Enjoy now or cellar through 2031 for additional development.
Vineyard Details
Soil Profile: Arbuckle gravelly loam
Aspect: Southwestern
Elevation: 350 feet
Planted: 1998
Clone: Heritage
Rootstock: St. George
Trellis: VSP
Harvest October 2019
Composition 100% Petite Sirah
Analysis Alc.: 15.1%
TA: 0.64 gm/100 ml
pH: 3.51
Residual Sugar: 0.06%
Production 8 Barrels
95 Points, Double Gold | 2022 Harvest Terroir Challenge
94 Points, Gold | 2022 Press Democrat North Coast Wine Challenge
91 Points, Gold | 2022 Sunset International Wine Competition
