2021 Petite Sirah
Description
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Tasting Notes
This vintage is the archetype of Petite Sirah. A small crop yielded intense fruit and enduring tannin. Drink now if you want a “BIG” wine. Otherwise, age for 20-30 years. Right out of the bottle, deep, rich aromas of black cherries, a plum galette, and licorice combine with the complex aromas of violets, cedar, nutmeg, and vanilla. Two years in barrel have added some heft to the tannic framework. The Petite Sirah shows best when decanted to allow it to build to its full potential. This wine will pair beautifully with a robust dish such as Osso Bucco with a side of forbidden rice.
Vineyard Designation
Summerwind Vineyard
Vineyard Notes
2021 was the second dry winter we experienced in a row. Under these circumstances, the vines started with only about half the normal water in the soil when they began growing in April. As expected, it was an early-ripening season, with a very small crop. The saving grace was a long cool summer which produced mature flavors at moderate alcohols. A limited vintage but one that makes a large impact on the palate.
Production Notes
The fruit cold-soaked for 24-hours and was inoculated with yeast the next morning. Pumping over the Petite was adjusted in duration and frequency, depending on taste and yeast activity (one to three times per day). The ferment was pressed off at 2 Brix. Once dry, the wine was racked off lees and inoculated for malolactic fermentation. MLF was done in tank and barrel, and upon completion, racked into barrel for 20 months.
Ratings
93 points ~ Wine Enthusiast
Awards
Gold Medal ~ Boston Wine Competition
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Download Wine Notes
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| Vintage |
2021 |
| Wine Style |
Red Wine |
| Varietal |
Petite Sirah |
| Varietal Composition |
100%
Petite Sirah
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| Appellation |
Yorkville Highlands |
| Harvest Date |
September 9th |
| Acid |
6.1g/L |
| PH |
3.81 |
| Barrel Aging |
23 months
60%
Neutral Oak
20%
New American Oak
20%
New French Oak
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| Bottling Date |
August 1st, 2023 |
| Alcohol % |
12.8 |
| Size |
750 ml |
