This Petite Sirah presents supple aromas and flavors of blackberry, herbal and ripe plum with undertones of black pepper and smokey leather.
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DESCRIPTION:
This Petite presents supple aromas and flavors of ripe plum, herbal and black cassis, with undertones of smokey leather.
WINE MAKING NOTES:
Grape Blend: 88% Petite Sirah, 5% Cabernet,4% Zinfandel, 3% Tannat
TA: 6.3 gm/L | PH: 3.71 | RS: 0.07 | Alcohol: 14%
Fermentation: open ferment | Oak: American and French | Oak age: 20 months | Harvest Brix: 24.5 (average) | Bottle Date: August 13, 2021 | Cases Produced: 500 | Maturity: now until 2024
FLAVOR AND AROMA NOTES:
Dry but with soft and supple tannins well integrated with American Oak.
PAIRING SUGGESTIONS:
This Petite Sirah will accompaniment short ribs and beef stew.
VINEYARD NOTES:
Estate grown in Temecula Valley.
WINEMAKER - Kestutis Vizgirda
Kestutis "Gus" Vizgirda believes the secret to good winemaking begins in the vineyard. That's why throughout the growing season you will find him touring the rows of varietals and envisioning the kinds of wines he will produce from the harvest. For over two decades, Vizgirda has worked at several local wineries, working with some of the Valley's best winemakers to refine his craft. Today, he has developed his own unique approach to making wine and has won gold medals for several of his varietals.
In addition to serving as Wilson Creek's Winemaker, Vizgirda teaches wine classes at Mt. San Jacinto College and San Diego State University Extended Studies campus. He is also a judge at several local and international wine competitions.
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