WINE : 2005 HEITZ CELLARS, PETIT VERDOT, Napa Valley $34

TASTING NOTES:

Petit Verdot is one of the 6 classical Bordeaux grapes. A late ripening grape, It is primarily used in Bordeaux as a blending grape due to its color and Tannic ‘muscle’. Lately, though some producers especially in the new world has attempted to produce 100% Petit Verdot.

I bought this bottle from Heitz Cellars in Napa Valley, a respected multi generational winery well known for their Cabernet Sauvignon wines such as Martha’s Vineyard.

The color is deep purple with a nose of graphite, crushed black fruit and cedar. On the palate, the wine had very subtle dark berry fruit intermingled with earthy notes, a lot of forward but soft tannins, high acidity and a medium finish. This wine will continue to evolve, it is not yet in balance. Wait for a few years and the palate will be in tune with the nice aromas.

POW Score: 87

Walid Romaya

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