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Petit Verdot

  • Napa Valley, Laird Family Estates, Jameson Canyon, Napa CA


2008 Napa Valley Petit Verdot

Laird Family Estates, Napa Valley CA

Brix: 26.0

pH: 3.83

TA: 0.75 g/100ml

Grape Code: 08NVPV / Freezer Code: 722

Harvested 10/21/08

Availability: SOLD OUT


2008 Harvest Report: Petit Verdot: This is our second harvest of Petit Verdot. It comes from a hillside vineyard across the Jamieson Canyon Road from the Chardonnay Golf Course, the source of our Suscol Ranch Merlot. This region is south of the town of Napa, just east of the cool Carneros. The vines were kissed by the spring frost, but managed to produce a small crop of intense, dark grapes of good balance. Petit Verdot will add depth, richness and intensity to your red wines. While the most expensive grape of the year, a little will go a long way. Consider two to three pails to have a carboy or two available as first aid or the enhancer in your cellar. I can't wait to taste a 100% Petite Verdot from these grapes, I will bring my toothbrush.

Recommended Yeast: ICV-D21; D254; Enoferm BDX