It's a grape you don't see lingering much on a wine shelf, but when you do and if you are a lover of Bordeaux-style wines, grab it! The history of Petit Verdot is thought to have predated Cabernet Sauvignon in the Bordeaux region. As I was doing some sleuthing on it, Petit Verdot has been (...) [Through The Walla Walla Grape Vine™] Cabernet Franc is arguably the king of reds in Virginia (though, some argue it is Petit Verdot) and Doug Fabbioli does it as good as anyone. So, when Doug told me he was going to do a Cabernet Franc Vertical I jumped at the chance to join. I invited the wine club and the awesomeness that is (...) The 2006 William Knuttel “Le Petit Malin” Sonoma County Red Blend is made up of 65% Malbec (Alexander Valley), and 35% Petit Verdot (Dry Creek Valley). It’s probably one of the top five red wines I tasted in 2011—it’s really that amazing. The varietals used to make it are unusual for a Sonoma wine. (...) Today we’re taking a look at another Californian red blend. This one is a blend of 46% syrah, 31% malbec and 23% petit verdot from Ancient Peaks Winery in Paso Robles. This wine is a deep, dark purplish-red color with incredible density. It’s almost inky in appearance. The nose is just as (...) [Cheap Wine Ratings - Good Value Makes Wine Taste Better] Many of you know that my favorite wine of the moment is petit verdot. Petit verdot is used all over the state as a blending grape. While many winemakers do an excellent job of using it as a blending grape, … Continue reading → The Mercer Estates 2008 Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon was produced from fruit sourced at three different locations within Columbia Valley at large. In addition to Cabernet Sauvignon (90%), this wine also contains small amounts of Merlot (5%), Syrah (4%), and Petit Verdot (1%). The fruit (...) 44% Aragonez, 24% Touriga Nacional, 20% Syrah, 12% Petit Verdot. Barrel ageing: 14 months in French and American Oak. 6.240 bottles (75 cl) 92 – Wine Enthusiast – “The top of the range at Cortes de Cima and deservedly so. The wine is finely structured, with a feeling of restrained power. It has (...) Aragonez 2009 Barrel aging: 7 months in French and American Oak. 4.166 bottles (75 cl) Solid, intense palate with vibrant, juicy fruit, some savoury notes, and a good balancing acidity. Trincadeira 2009 Barrel aging: 5 months in French Oak. 3,400 bottles (75cl). Spicy, ripe red berry aromas (...) 18 Cortes de Cima Reserva 2008 18 Homenagem a Hans Christian Andersen 2008 17,5 Petit Verdot 2008 17 Touriga Nacional 2008 16 Aragonez 2008 16 Syrah 2009 16 Trincadeira 2009 15,5 Cortes de Cima 2009 15,5 Chaminé Branco 2010 15,5 Chaminé 2010 14,5 Courela 2009 Fonte: João Paulo Martins, Vinhos de (...) Please keep the entries coming for our Virginia Wine 47 Word Contest! Here is one of my examples: "Virginia Wine: A founding father's dream. Terroir meant for Viognier, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Norton. Land of pioneers who work magic in the vines and make you feel like family in their (...) |
