About This Wine:
2008 Fortress Vineyards Petite Sirah – A blend of fruit from Blocks 6 and 11 offering a combination of soil-types situated at an elevation of 2300 ft. This greatly enhances the flavor and aroma intensity of Fortress Vineyards Petite Sirah fruit.
Inky black, with new leather, earth and violet on the nose. Graphite, chipped stone, and black fruit on the palate. Fine-grained tannins impart wonderful texture and mouth feel leading to a long, lingering finish to complete.
Inky black, with new leather, earth and violet on the nose. Graphite, chipped stone, and black fruit on the palate. Fine-grained tannins impart wonderful texture and mouth feel leading to a long, lingering finish to complete.
Wine Profile:
| Vintage: | 2008 |
| Wine Type: | Red Wine |
| Varietal: | Petite Sirah |
| Appellation: | Red Hills Lake County |
| Harvest Date: | September 20, 2008 |
| Acid: | 6.2g/L |
| PH: | 3.95 |
| Aging: | 20 months |
| Fermentation: | 75% new French/American barrels |
| Residual Sugar: | <0.1g/L |
| Alcohol %: | 14.5 |
Tasting Notes:
Inky-black with unbridled richness, this Petite Sirah offers up deep, high-tone black fruits, chipped stone and violet characteristics.