2019 Petite Sirah, North Coast
Displaying the deep, inky color characteristic of the grape, our Petite Sirah opens with an enticing bouquet of dark fruit, including blackberry, black cherry, and black currant, along with notes of chocolate, coffee, and vanilla. The palate is full-bodied and rich, with a velvety texture and firm tannins that give it structure and depth. Intense and concentrated black fruit flavors are complemented by hints of licorice, spice, and tobacco, leading to a long, satisfying finish with a lingering sweetness balanced by a touch of acidity. This wine will age beautifully, developing even more complexity and depth over time.
Wine Specs
Vintage
2019
Varietal
Petite Sirah
Appellation
North Coast
Alcohol %
14.5
Wine Profile
Production Notes
1st Bottling
Winemaker Notes
Once harvested we crush into glycol jacketed stainless steel tanks to begin fermentation. We heat up to an ideal fermentation temperature and perform pumpovers at least twice a day during primary fermentation. Once primary fermentation is complete we barrel the wine down to French oak barrels to complete malolactic fermentation. The wine is racked a couple of times to "clean up" the wine and allow homogenous blending then put back down to French oak and allow the wine to age till ready for bottling. We blend a small amount of Zinfandel into the Petite Sirah to help calm the bold tannin of the wine and add some spicier components.