2007 Suisun Valley Petite Sirah
The Vineyard: The Winterhawk Petite Sirah is grown in Northern California’s Suisun Valley. Located just 12 miles East of the city of Napa, Suisun Valley has been quietly producing world class wines for over 25 years. This fruit comes from the hotter northern portion of the valley near Gordon Valley Rd.. Intense sunshine and low crop levels produced an exceptionally dark and intense berry that highlights this regions ability to produce world class Petite Sirah.
The Blend: 91% Petite Sirah, 4% Malbec, 4% Merlot
Winemaker: Matt Smith
Production: 200 cases
Winemaking: All of our fruit is hand picked and hand sorted at the winery before crushing to ensure the purest expression of the grapes character. The Petite Sirah must is cold soaked before fermentation for three to four days to extract color and flavor without any harsh or dry tannins. Hand punched down four times a day, this wine shows amazing extraction and richness.
TECHNICAL DATA Alcohol: 14.5% by Vol. TA: 0.70 PH: 3.50 Residual Sugar: 26.5 Brix Appellation: Suisun Valley Release Date: November 2008
The Wine: The 2007 Winterhawk Petite Sirah boasts an inky, saturated purple color and the opulent, full bodied intensity that Suisun Valley Petites are renowned for. The big, rich nose is laced with smoky currants and melted licorice that transitions into a voluptuous mid-palate of blackberry liqueur intermixed with pepper and black cherries. This wine will pair beautifully with the richest meals.
Serve With: Try a Filet Mignon with Béarnaise.
Price: $18.00/bottle
