Unlike most Petit Verdot grapes that are used as a blending grape for many Bordeaux blends, this wine stands out as a single varietal. Historically, Petit Verdot's late-ripening grapes were a primary reason why it was never made into a single varietal wine. In France, where it originates, the seasons were too short to fully ripen the tannins found in the seeds and skins.
This delicious wine sourced from the McKinley Springs Vineyard in the Horse Heaven Hills was aged in both French and American oak barrels for 21 months. Expect flavors of blueberry, cocoa, and dried cherries with lively acidity and tannic structure. Compared to most wines from this varietal, this wine has very refined tannins and great balance. Despite this, it can easily hold its own with rich meat dishes or cheeses.
