Petit Verdot 2021
87% Petit Verdot, 3% Merlot, 10% various varieties (from topping)
For the first time, we are pleased to release a single variety, Petit Verdot. With most of the fruit for this wine coming from Mason, Texas you should expect a bold richness to this wine with flavors of plum, black cherry, and lilac. Petit Verdot translates loosely to “little green” because of the way the grapes ripen in the vineyard, but don’t be deceived. Petit Verdot wines are quite bold and age-worthy.
Wine Specs
Vintage
2021
Appellation
Texas Hill Country
Harvest Date
2021
Aging
Aged for 48 months in 30% New American Oak, 70% Neutral Oak
Bottling Date
October 28, 2025
Alcohol %
14.5
Wine Profile
Vineyard Notes
This wine is predominately from Tallent Vineyards in the proposed Hickory Sands AVA in Mason, Texas. We are fortunate to be able to have an excellent relationship with our growers and highlight the fruit they produce for us.
Production Notes
The 2021 vintage in Texas was an increasingly difficult year for our farmers, yet the result produced exceptional wines. Starting at the beginning of our growing season with an unprecedented snowstorm, the remaining part of the year was filled with harsh and unexpected weather patterns. Yields across all regions of the state were troubled with hail, disease pressures, and drastic plumets in temperature, resulting in smaller than a smaller than normal crop. For the vineyards that were able to produce, the quality was outstanding. Lower than normal temperatures throughout the picking season allowed for grapes to hang longer on the vine, increasing concentration and phenolic development. We are beyond pleased with the wines being produced in the 2021 vintage.
Food Pairing Notes
Lamb chops, black lentils, Grana Padano
Production
666 cases produced