2022 Petit Verdot Select

A.B.V. 14.9 % 
R.S.    < 3 g/L 
T.A.    6.09 g/L 
Source: Four Mile Creek – Hunter Farms 
Harvest: October 16, 2022 
Fermentation: Ambient + Carbonic 
Estimated Peak: 2030-2042 
Serve:  16-18°C 

Winemaker’s Notes: This was a low-yield vintage for this vineyard’s Petit Verdot, with only a few tons harvested compared to the 30 tons in previous years. The fruit was dried in kilns for two weeks before undergoing carbonic maceration in a 6000L concrete fermenter. Ambient fermentation followed, with alcohol fermentation completing after one month. The wine was then aged for 24 months in 225L Moldovan oak barrels before bottling. 

Sommelier’s Notes: The 2022 Petit Verdot Select is deep and inky, both in color and intensity. The nose is dark and brooding, with blackberry, black raspberry, pine tar, black olive, and a touch of dark chocolate. The palate is dry, with lush, silky tannins and a subtle gamey note adding depth. Despite its richness, the alcohol is seamlessly integrated, allowing the fruit and structure to shine. This is a perfect match for slow-braised game meats, where time and heat have softened and concentrated the flavors.  (Feb. 2025 - JL) 

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