Petite Sirah 2018 Dry Creek Valley
The intensely flavorful Petite Sirah grapes that grow on our tiny hilltop block produce a wine that is uniquely dense, dark and delicious.
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2018
Varietal
Petite Sirah
Appellation
Dry Creek Valley
Vineyard Designation
Michel-Schlumberger Estate
Harvest Date
10/3/18
Sugar
Average brix: 24.1
Acid
0.56 g/100ml
pH
3.85
Aging
Aged for 20 months in French oak barrels (20% new).
Fermentation
The grapes were crushed into small fermenters. After cold-soaking for three days to extract rich color, the must fermented on the skins for three weeks to obtain a richly extracted wine.
Bottling Date
07/14/2020
Alcohol %
13.9
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
This Petite Sirah has a nose of dark plum and berry and intense and rich dark plum flavors, very lush mouthfeel with a long fruit finish.
Vineyard Notes
This very limited production Petite Sirah is made from a small hilltop block overlooking our benchland vineyards.
Food Pairing Notes
This Petite Sirah pairs well hearty meat dishes (roasted, grilled, braised, stewed), especially beef, as well bold spiced dishes like curry, mole, and chili.