Tasting Notes - 2005 Petite Sirah - Sierra Foothills
Pick date: September 28 & October 21, 2005
Average brix at time of harvest: 25.1
pH: 3.52
Oak: European, 35% new, 20 months
ML: 100%
Alc: 14.7%
Cases produced: 200
This wine is a blend of two high elevation vineyards.
The mountain fruit offers an elegant perfume of violets and blackberries.
The pretty aromas lead to a robust palate.
European oak lends spice and toast to ripe cherry and wild blackberry fruit.