Description
Winemaking Notes:
To maximize the extraction of the big and bold flavors of Petite Sirah, we use rotary fermentation, which constantly mixes the skins and pulp with the juice so we can get every bit of flavor out of this variety. After malolactic fermentation is complete, the wine is transferred to French oak barrels for 12 months, which allows the wine to settle as well as slightly concentrate its fruit flavors, as well as round out with touches of oak.
Tasting Notes:
The senses are tempted by an array of black raspberry, spice, coffee, cocoa, cola and white pepper. The palate is filled with ripe boysenberry, black raspberry, plum and sweet black cherry and firm tannins, with a hint of smoke and dark chocolate. Enjoy this wine along with a nice grilled steak, baked potato with all the fixings, and good friends. This is a wine that can please now, as well as age out for many years to come.
Awards Include:
Best of Show: San Joaquin Valley Wine Competition
Gold Medal: Orange County Fair Wine Competition
Silver Medal: CA State Fair Wine Competition
Silver Medal: San Diego Wine Competition
Silver Medal: LA International Wine Competition
