1998
Petite Sirah Napa Valley
Production: 400 cases
Alcohol: 14.7%
Elegant deep garnet color with bright clarity.
Nose: Full ripe plum with hints of lingering licorice,
dry oak and cedar.
Palate: Full mouth coating. Round, bright tannins with
cleansing acidity. Rich and expansive black plum and blackberry
jam with cedar and a hint of fresh cranberry. Extended
blackberry jam finish with intimations of autumn spices,
allspice and clove.
The fruit is sourced from multiple vineyards throughout
the Napa Valley. Each of the old-vine vineyards has distinct
characteristics associated with its fruit. The characteristics
of the fruit from the warmer climes of the vineyard in
Calistoga blend well with the qualities of the fruit from
the vineyards in St. Helena combining to contribute balance
to the wine. This balance provides one with the ability
to drink the wines now as well as the backbone to enjoy
this wine for many years.
Aged in French oak barrels for 20 months.
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