2008 Harvest Report: Petite Verdot: This is our second harvest of Petite 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. Petite 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