3pk- Rereleased from our Wilson library to share with you! 2016 Petite Sirah, 2017 Zinfandel & 2018 Meritage.
DESCRIPTION: 2016 Petite Sirah
This Petite presents supple aromas and flavors of ripe plum, black cherry, with undertones of black pepper and leather.
WINE MAKING NOTES:
Grape Blend: 94% Petite Sirah, 6% Cabernet Sauvignon
TA: 6.3 gm/L | PH: 3.78 | RS: 0.06 | Alcohol: 15%
Fermentation: open ferment | Oak: American and French | Oak age: 18 months | Harvest Brix: 24.5 (average) | Bottle Date: August 13, 2019 | Cases Produced: 500 | Maturity: now until 2025
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.
DESCRIPTION: 2017 Family Reserve Zinfandel
WINE MAKING NOTES:
Grape Blend: 96% Zinfandel, 4% Cabernet Sauvignon
TA: 6.9 gm/L | PH: 3.57 | RS: 0.75 | Alcohol: 16.1%
Fermentation: open ferment | Oak: American and French | Oak age: 13 months | Harvest Brix: 24.3 (average) | Bottle Date: March 14, 2019 | Cases Produced: 337| Maturity: now until 2023
FLAVOR AND AROMA NOTES:
Layers of cherry, blackberry and raspberry cascade over well incorporated oak and fine tannins on the finish.
VINEYARD NOTES:
Estate grown in Temecula Valley.
PAIRING SUGGESTIONS:
This Zinfandel pairs well with braised stew, Thanksgiving Turkey, Portobello mushrooms or even meat topped pizza.
DESCRIPTION: 2018 Meritage
WINE MAKING NOTES:
Grape Blend: 47% Cabernet Franc, 30% Malbec, 18% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Petite Verdot
TA: 5.8 gm/L | PH: 3.66 | RS: 0.57 | Alcohol: 14.4%
Fermentation: open ferment | Oak: American and French | Oak age: 19 months | Harvest Brix: 25.2 (average) | Bottle Date: July 2020 | Cases Produced: 518| Maturity: now until 2023
FLAVOR AND AROMA NOTES:
Robust characteristics packed with aromas and flavors of dark fruits finishing with subtle notes of cedar and chocolate.
VINEYARD NOTES:
Estate grown in Temecula Valley. Meritage ( rhymes with heritage) wines can be produced red or white. This wine is blended with two or more Bordeaux grapes and is a red Meritage. The word is a combination of "merit" (for the quality of the grapes) and "heritage" (recognizing the centuries-old tradition of blending wine varietals).
PAIRING SUGGESTIONS:
Try this wine with barbeque tri-tip grilled or roasted vegetables. Pairs well with saucy flavorful dishes.
