2017 Petit Verdot, Flying Point Vineyard, Santa Ynez Valley
2017 Petit Verdot, Flying Point Vineyard, Santa Ynez Valley
The 2017 Petit Verdot is an impressive wine both bold and gentle at the same time. Think beauty and the beast, with lovely tones of blueberry, baking spices, lavender and hints of crushed violets.
Blend: 100% Petit Verdot, Flying Point Vineyard~ Santa Ynez
Limit 6 bottles per person - 23 cases produced
Turiya Wines 2017 Vintage
Harvest Date: October 4th, 2017
100% Flying Point Vineyard, Santa Ynez AVA
Brix 25.3
14.2 % Alc. PH 3.64
4 day cold soak
10 day low temperature fermentation
Soft press, separating free run from pressed juice.
46 month barrel aging, once used French Oak barrels.
Unfined, unfiltered.
10 months bottle aging before release.
Hand bottled, hand waxed.
24k gold screen-printed bottles. Signed by the Winemaker.
A little extra:
When you think of Bordeaux most think of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Petit Verdot seemingly lost its chance at popularity; rarely taking credit as a heady driving force behind some of the greatest wines in the world. Until now.
Here in California winemakers have the freedom to make what we like on an individual basis. I believe each and every grape can stand alone, showing its individuality. I also believe each one can lean on one another just as humans do, and there is no reason to restrict this. Often the minor players are forgotten beauties, in which case I feel obligated to create my very own. Enjoy.
