2018 Petit Verdot

2018 Petit Verdot

Petit Verdot
VA - Monticello
$36.00 / 750 mL Bottle
  • Alcohol 12.8%
  • pH 3.98
  • Titratable Acid 5.6g/L
  • Bottling Date 1/14/20
2023 VA Governor’s Cup Silv
2023 VA Governor’s Cup Silver. Developing and youthful wine. Full bodied, dry with medium acid. Deep garnet color. Complex aromatic notes full of dark black fruits- plum, blackberry, cherry, currants; savory, earth notes, oak spice; floral notes of lilacs, and violets; pepper, baking spices, and chocolate. Tannins are medium-plus, firm but not overwhelming. Balanced and modestly lengthly. Whole berry fermentation. Aged 16 months in 40% new French oak. Vegan. 100% estate grown. 12.8% alc.

Notes

The 2018 growing season was eventful! Early springtime warmth deterred any significant frost events, and from bloom-time on we witnessed record setting rains. The warmth of July and August allowed fro classic whites.

Maker Name

Maya Hood White and Ben Jordan

Vineyard/Orchard Name

Chisholm Vineyards