2022 Petit Verdot
Tasting Notes
Our 2022 Petit Verdot is a bold, full-bodied wine with an inky black hue and densely concentrated layers of dark fruit. Aromas of candied cherry, blackberry, and black cassis intertwine with savory notes of dried black tea leaves. The palate is lifted by vibrant acidity, revealing rich flavors of black cherry juice, ripe plum, and a subtle hint of graphite. Refined tannins provide a round, structured mouthfeel, leading to a long, balanced finish with nuances of toasted oak.
Vineyard Designation
100% estate grown
Vintage Notes
The 2022 growing season in the Yakima Valley was marked by a cool spring and delayed bud break, followed by a burst of growth in mid-summer as temperatures finally rose. We carefully managed yields to ensure full ripeness. A warm, extended fall provided ideal hang time, with no frost events, resulting in excellent flavor development. Although harvest ran about three weeks later than usual, the vintage produced wines with ripe fruit, balanced acidity, and great aging potential.
Winemaking Notes
Our Petit Verdot hails from select reserve-tier blocks of our estate vineyard. These blocks are carefully managed to produce smaller yields, enhancing ripeness and flavor concentration. Harvested in early October at optimal maturity, the grapes were destemmed, optically sorted, and transferred to small fermenters. After a 48-hour cold soak, fermentation was initiated using a chosen yeast strain, with a balanced extraction protocol combining aerated pump-overs and gentle punch-downs to maximize complexity while preserving acidity and tannin integrity. The wine remained on skins for 15 days before being drained and gently pressed, then transferred to French oak barrels (40% new and 60% second-use) for 22 months of aging. Lees were stirred bi-monthly during the first three months to enhance mouthfeel and structure. The exclusive use of French oak adds layered complexity while preserving the varietal’s vibrant fruit profile.
* Produced in a Vegan Manner (No animal byproducts used in the production of this wine)
Food Pairing
• Smoked Beef Brisket with Cracked Black Pepper and Garlic Rub
• Chipotle BBQ Pork Ribs with Sweet Cornbread and Cabbage-Carrot Slaw
• Soft Pork Tacos with Mild Mole Sauce and Quick Pickled Red Onions
• Grilled Lamb Meatballs with Creamy Yogurt Sauce and Warm Pita Bread
• Aged Gouda with Fig Jam, Toasted Almonds, and Rustic Crackers
• Herb-crusted Tri-tip Steak with Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
• Stilton or Blue Cheese with Toasted Walnuts and Seeded Crackers
- Varietal Composition: 100% Petit Verdot
- Appellation: Yakima Valley
- Cases Produced: 126 cases
- Alcohol: 14.2%
- pH: 3.49
- Acidity: 7.0 g/L
- Ageability: Enjoy now through 2039, with optimal maturity around 2033.